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# Graduate Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Octopus Energy Ltd
- **Location:** Slough, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Firmware, Hardware Design, Octopus Deploy, Hardware Testing, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=46e3f82d442682ce

## About the Role

* Education: A recent graduate degree (BSc, BEng) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
 * Excellent Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively discuss technical concepts with both engineering peers and commercial areas of the business.
 * Adaptability: A versatile mindset with a genuine enjoyment of varied daily tasks-from product testing and validation, hands on hardware testing, to writing reports and brainstorming design solutions.
 * Technical & Safety Foundation: A solid theoretical understanding of circuit design/operation and a 'can do' approach to problem-solving. Crucially, you are comfortable working with mains voltages and demonstrate a strict, uncompromising approach to electrical safety.
 * Logistics: Ability and willingness to work flexibly between our Slough office, Oxford Street office and your home setup as required.

## Description

* Hardware Development: Assist in the end-to-end specification and development engineering of EV chargers and other innovative smart energy hardware.
 * Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous hands-on testing, prototyping, and validation of hardware components to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.
 * Certification Support: Assist the team in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, preparing documentation and hardware for crucial industry certifications and compliance standards.
 * Problem Solving: Actively investigate hardware issues and perform root-cause analysis to resolve technical challenges.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with firmware/software, and product teams both internal and external companies to integrate hardware seamlessly into the broader Octopus technology ecosystem.