> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4157879-senior-electronic-hardware-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4157879-senior-electronic-hardware-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Orion Electrotech Ltd - **Location:** Twyford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £57,000.0 - £63,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Altium Designer, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, Software Requirements Analysis, Pcb Layout - **Published:** October 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3014220238-2 ## About the Role * Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience within Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline * Professional experience within electronic hardware design, ideally gained at Senior Engineer level * Proven experience of analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuit design * Experience of schematic capture and PCB development using Altium or similar * Practical knowledge of PCB layout and Design for Manufacture (DFM) * Hands-on experience of prototype development, assembly and electronic test equipment * Strong debugging, fault-finding and root-cause analysis skills * Good understanding of EMC-conscious electronic and PCB design * Experience of design verification and validation * The ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and other engineering disciplines ## Description Opportunity for a Senior Hardware / Senior Electronic Engineer to work as part of a skilled team supporting next generation New Product Development projects If you re a Senior Electronics Engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges, getting hands-on with hardware and taking technical ownership of projects, this role offers great scope and technical variety. Typically, you will manage a number of concurrent NPD project at varying stages of maturity and have full ownership of the projects from initial customer project through to delivery. Joining a constantly innovating engineering and manufacturing business, you ll play a key role in developing sophisticated electronic hardware for high-reliability applications. You ll take designs from initial customer requirements and concept development through schematic capture, PCB development, prototyping, verification, qualification and manufacture. It s a role offering broad technical scope across digital , analogue, mixed-signal and power electronics, alongside the opportunity to lead design reviews, solve challenging technical issues and provide guidance to other engineers. As Senior Electronic Design Engineer you will: Work closely with electronics, mechanical, test, manufacturing and commercial teams, you will take a lead role in electronic hardware development across the complete product lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: * Design and development of analogue, digital, mixed-signal and power electronics * Translating customer and system requirements into robust, practical electronic designs * Schematic capture, PCB development and preparation of Bills of Materials using Altium * Component selection, circuit simulation, engineering calculations and tolerance analysis * Leading design reviews and verification & validation activities * Development and testing of prototype circuits, cable assemblies, test equipment and production fixtures * Hands-on electronic testing, debugging, fault-finding and root-cause analysis * Supporting EMC and environmental qualification testing, resolving technical issues identified during testing * Providing technical estimates for new projects, including cost, timescales, scope and potential technical risks * Supporting PCB manufacture, prototype builds and introduction into production * Managing component availability, lifecycle and obsolescence * Supporting ongoing product and design improvements * Working across multiple concurrent engineering projects * Providing technical guidance and support to other engineers We are looking for an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer / Electronics Design Engineer with a strong practical hardware design background who is comfortable taking ownership of projects whilst remaining hands-on technically.