Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Space Industry

Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Space Industry

Full-Time No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and develop advanced electronic systems for next-gen spacecraft.
  • Company: Join an ambitious space tech company in Edinburgh.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of space technology.
  • Why this job: Work on challenging technology and have real ownership of your designs.
  • Qualifications: Experience in electronic hardware development and problem-solving skills.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Aurora Avionics | Edinburgh, Scotland
Full-time | Permanent

Neogen AI has been retained exclusively by Aurora Avionics to support the continued growth of its engineering team.

Aurora Avionics is an ambitious Edinburgh-based space technology company developing advanced electronic systems for next-generation spacecraft.

As the company continues to grow, we're looking to speak with talented Hardware Engineers who want to work on genuinely challenging technology and have real ownership over what they design and build.

This is a hands-on engineering role spanning the full hardware development lifecycle from initial requirements and architecture through detailed electronic design, prototyping, testing, verification and ultimately flight-ready hardware.

The Role

As a Hardware Engineer at Aurora Avionics, you'll design and develop complex electronic systems, working closely with the wider engineering team to turn requirements into robust, reliable hardware.

This isn't a role where you'll simply inherit completed designs. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving difficult engineering problems and can demonstrate genuine depth in electronic hardware development.

What you'll be doing

  • Designing electronic hardware from concept and requirements through to production and verification
  • Analogue and digital circuit design
  • Schematic capture and PCB design/development
  • Component selection and design trade-offs
  • Developing prototypes and bringing up new hardware
  • Debugging complex electronic systems at board and system level
  • Hardware testing, validation and verification
  • Supporting design reviews and providing clear xgikmsk engineering rationale behind design decisions
  • Working with embedded software, systems and mechanical engineers on integrated products
  • Supporting manufacturing, assembly and test activities
  • Investigating failures and implementing design improvements
  • Producing high-quality engineering documentation
  • Designing with reliability, manufacturability and challenging operating environments in mind

What we're looking for

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Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Space Industry employer: Neogen AI

Aurora Avionics is an exceptional employer for those passionate about the space industry, offering a dynamic work environment in Edinburgh where innovation thrives. Employees enjoy a culture of collaboration and creativity, with ample opportunities for professional growth and hands-on involvement in cutting-edge projects that shape the future of aerospace technology. The company values ownership and encourages engineers to tackle complex challenges, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful contributions to advanced electronic systems.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Space Industry

Electronic Hardware Design
Prototyping
Testing and Verification
Requirements Analysis
Architecture Design
Problem-Solving Skills
Collaboration with Engineering Teams