Hardware Engineer

Company: Octagon Group
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer / Electronics Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering full lifecycle electronic product development — from initial specification through to production.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a mid‑senior engineer (4+ years’ experience) who enjoys taking ownership of complex electronic hardware designs and working directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Electronic hardware design from concept to production
  • Schematic capture and multi‑layer PCB design (2‑8 layers, mixed‑signal)
  • Design using MCU/MPU, RF systems, DC‑DC & AC‑DC power, analog and digital circuitry, FPGA and memory devices
  • Hardware validation, testing and debugging using lab equipment
  • Board bring‑up and production support
  • Apply DFT, DFM, DFP and Design for Compliance (DfC) principles
  • Produce clear technical documentation
  • Provide technical support and guidance to customers

Required Experience

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in hardware / electronics design
  • Strong experience in PCB design and schematic capture
  • Hands‑on experience in hardware testing and debuggingExperience delivering full product lifecycle development
  • Familiarity with mixed‑signal embedded systems and IoT‑style architectures
  • Experience with Altium Designer (preferred) or other eCAD tools such as Eagle, KiCAD, Fusion or PADS
  • Previous customer‑facing or consultancy experience desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Private healthcare (including immediate family)
  • Pension and life assurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

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Posted: March 5th, 2026