Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Hardware Design Engineer (RF & High‑Speed Electronics)Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering advanced wireless and electronic hardware solutions for use in highly demanding, secure environments. As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the design and development of complex RF and high‑speed electronic hardware, working on products deployed globally in safety‑critical and mission‑critical settings.Based onsite in Guildford, this role offers the opportunity to see your designs progress through the full end‑to‑end engineering lifecycle, from concept and architecture through to deployment, within a secure engineering environment that prioritises technical excellence.You’ll have the opportunity to:Design and develop high‑speed and RF electronic hardware for real‑world deploymentOwn design decisions and lead hardware through full development lifecycleWork closely with systems, firmware, and mechanical engineersContribute to the development of wireless and hardware solutions used in challenging environmentsSolve complex technical challenges requiring strong analytical and problem‑solving skillsSee concepts translated into fully realised, deployable hardware productsWork within a secure, technically focused onsite engineering environmentYour ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you will:Design RF and high‑speed digital PCBs, including schematic capture and component selectionOwn hardware architecture and design choices across assigned productsTake designs through the full lifecycle including design, bring‑up, test, and deploymentSupport system integration and validation activitiesCollaborate closely within multi‑disciplinary engineering teamsEnsure designs meet performance, reliability, and security requirementsOperate effectively within export‑controlled and security‑sensitive environmentsKey RequirementsAs a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you should have:Strong experience in high‑speed or RF PCB design and circuit designProven experience taking hardware products through full end‑to‑end developmentAbility to work independently and take ownership of design decisionsExperience working in complex or regulated engineering environmentsWillingness to work fully onsite to support secure development activitiesEligibility for full, unrestricted UK Security ClearanceYou will gain exposure with:Working as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you will be involved in:RF and wireless hardware product developmentComplex electronic systems deployed in challenging environmentsFull lifecycle engineering from concept to deploymentYou will work in an environment that combines:Deep technical engineering challengesSecure, mission‑critical developmentHands‑on hardware ownership and deliveryWhy Join?Work on technically challenging RF and hardware designs with real‑world impactOwn and deliver complex hardware from concept to deploymentOperate in a highly capable onsite engineering environmentCompetitive salary range £75,000 – £90,000 depending on experienceStable, long‑term engineering programmes with clear technical ownershipInterested? Apply now.