At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve high-performance embedded computing solutions for various industries.
- Company: Growing tech organisation with over 40 years of experience in high-end computer systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a team that tackles complex technical challenges and makes a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-speed digital circuit design and complex electronic systems.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sustaining Hardware Engineer to join a growing technology organisation developing and manufacturing high-performance embedded computing solutions for the defence, aerospace, telecommunications and other high-reliability industries. The company has been delivering high-end computer systems and associated hardware for over four decades and continues to experience strong year-on-year growth. With continued investment in new product development, existing product lifecycles and engineering facilities, the business is expanding its Sustaining Engineering team.
This is a technically varied role focused on maintaining, improving and extending the lifecycle of complex electronic products already in production. The successful candidate will work across high-speed digital electronics, microprocessors, complex PCBs, memory, Ethernet and computer architectures, supporting component obsolescence, customer-specific modifications, troubleshooting and design verification.
This role would suit a technically strong hardware or electronics engineer with experience in high-speed digital circuit design who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working across multiple areas of electronic engineering. Defence experience is beneficial but not essential, with candidates from sectors such as medical, automotive and other high-reliability electronics environments also considered.
Main Responsibilities of the Sustaining Hardware Engineer (Colchester):
- Support and maintain existing high-end computer systems and associated electronic hardware
- Identify technical requirements and ensure appropriate analysis and development activities are completed
- Work closely with the CAD team on PCB layout and verify completed designs
- Perform design verification and testing following hardware modifications
- Support products through testing and verification to ensure reliability and performance
- Report technical issues, development activity and project progress
- Work collaboratively with design engineering, technical support and other internal teams
- Provide technical input and feedback to improve engineering processes and methodologies
Requirements of the Sustaining Hardware Engineer (Colchester):
- Strong experience in high-speed digital circuit design
- Experience working with complex electronic systems and PCBs
- Experience with design verification and electronic testing
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and technical teams
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous
- High-Speed Digital Electronics
- Design Verification & Testing
- Electronic Debugging
- Knowledge or appreciation of embedded software
- Experience within defence, aerospace, telecommunications, medical or automotive electronics
- Experience working with technically complex, high-reliability electronic products
Locations
Computer Hardware Engineer in Chelmsford, Essex employer: Redline Group Ltd
Join a forward-thinking technology company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work environment with a vibrant office in Oxford. As a Technical Manager - Hardware & Cloud (HaaS), you'll benefit from a culture that encourages professional growth, with opportunities to lead complex projects at the cutting edge of technology. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to work alongside talented professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions for enterprise customers.
