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# Senior Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Deep Sea Electronics Ltd
- **Location:** Corby, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Altium Designer, JIRA, Communications Protocols, Control Panels, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Hardware Design, Monitoring of Systems, Modbus, OrCAD, Rapid Prototyping Process, Schematic Capture, PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Testing, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-engineer-hardware/deep-sea-electronics-limited-job108292101

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in electronics/electrical design
 * Strong understanding of AC power systems, three-phase power and generator-utility interfaces
 * Analogue and digital hardware design, including signal conditioning and processing
 * Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, CADSTAR, etc.)
 * Understanding of EMC principles
 * Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, power analysers and high-power lab equipment
 * Ability to translate requirements into a technical product specification
 * Working to high-quality standards
 * Excellent team player with problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
 * Good communication skills and the ability to discuss development issues concisely with engineers from many different specialities
 * Comfortable working in high-reliability, safety-critical environments
 * Adaptable to changing requirements
 * Enthusiastic and optimistic
 * BEng or equivalent in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
 * Desirable: 10+ years in power electronics or power systems hardware design, PCB layout for EMC, analogue and digital sensor interfacing, industrial communication protocols, creating EN safety reports, designing test equipment, an understanding of embedded software, and familiarity with stage-gated/agile development (e.g. Jira)

## Description

* Design and implement hardware for embedded devices and systems, from requirements through to volume production and commercial deployment
 * Create schematics, PCB layouts and wiring diagrams for generator set control and monitoring systems and HMI control panels
 * Design circuits for voltage, current and frequency sensing, phase detection and power quality monitoring
 * Implement protective circuits for over-current, over-voltage, short-circuit and fault isolation
 * Support the integration of microcontrollers, relays and communication interfaces (e.g. Modbus, CAN, Ethernet)
 * Design to UL, IEC, BS EN and relevant regional standards for EMC and power
 * Perform fault analysis, derating calculations, creepage/clearance analysis and thermal design
 * Work with the Test & Approvals team during certification testing and audits
 * Develop and execute hardware validation plans, including functional, environmental and stress testing
 * Carry out lab testing with generators, utility sources and load banks, then analyse results, debug issues and implement design improvements
 * Support prototype builds, design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
 * Work with Purchasing and suppliers on component selection, dual sourcing and cost optimisation
 * Provide production support, failure analysis and field issue resolution
 * Support existing battery charger products
 * Assist Technical Support with more involved customer queries and support the sales team during requirements gathering
 * Occasional customer calls, meetings and visits