At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-performance PCBs for aerospace and defence applications.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovative hardware solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive pay, health benefits, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge projects that support military aircraft.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronic design and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are looking for a hands-on Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware team, working on high-performance embedded computing systems used in aerospace and defence applications. Other applications may include products like flight recorders, air data computers and video systems. This role is focused on the design and development of complex PCBs, including high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe and Ethernet, within ruggedised VPX/XMC-based systems deployed in military aircraft. You will be involved across the full product lifecycle — from early concept and schematic design through to layout, bring-up, test, qualification, and production support. This is a practical engineering role. You will be expected to design, build, debug, and improve real hardware.
Location: Letchworth office, UK.
We Take Care of Our People
- Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent).
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement with Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Scheme
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Responsibilities
- Design and develop multi-layer PCBs for high-speed embedded systems
- Work on interfaces including PCIe and Ethernet
- Contribute to schematic capture and guide PCB layout with signal integrity, grounding, and EMC in mind.
- Support board bring-up, debug, and verification in the lab.
- Work across analogue, digital, and power domains.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
- Support environmental and qualification testing.
- Contribute to design reviews and technical decision-making.
- Support production and resolve issues in deployed hardware.
What You Bring
- Experience in electronic design
- Understanding of high-speed design, grounding, and EMC and willingness to develop
- Experience with Altium, OrCAD, or similar
- VPX / XMC experience
- Aerospace / Defence background (CDR, PDR, DO245 etc)
- Qualification testing exposure
- Hands-on debug and lab experience
- Practical, problem-solving mindset
Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
Electronics Hardware Engineer in Letchworth employer: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
As a leading aerospace company, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Located in Letchworth, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while providing comprehensive health benefits and competitive pay, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on employee growth opportunities, we are committed to supporting your career development in the dynamic field of embedded avionics.
Contact Details:
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Recruitment Team
