At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative hardware solutions for impactful defence projects.
- Company: Join a leading Defence Technology Hub with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holidays, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong focus on inclusion and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in national security while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: HND in Electronic Engineering and experience in hardware design required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Waterlooville, PO7 7XY
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Ready to impact a better future? As an Electronics/Hardware Engineer in our Defence Technology Hub team, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative hardware solutions across existing and new contracts, supporting projects that have a real impact on national capability and security. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your work contributes to creating impactful solutions that support critical operations. From concept through to delivery and ongoing support, your expertise will help ensure systems perform reliably and effectively, making a positive impact on the people and communities our work touches.
What you'll do as an Electronics/Hardware Engineer:
- Analyse requirement specifications and translate them into robust hardware designs
- Develop architectural and detailed electronics designs using COTS and bespoke components
- Contribute to design reviews and ensure solutions meet technical and contractual standards
- Develop verification and acceptance test strategies, applying sound test and measurement principles
- Undertake integration, commissioning, testing and post design support activities, including obsolescence management
- Produce high-quality technical documentation, including plans, specifications and reports
Does this sound like you?
- HND in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience across hardware design areas such as digital, analogue, PCB, RF, FPGA or EMC
- Strong understanding of full design lifecycle, including verification and documentation
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- A proactive mindset with a focus on problem solving, innovation and continuous improvement
Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. Depending on the nature of the role, you may also need formal security clearance such as CTC or SC, which includes more detailed background checks. Serco will initiate BPSS and SC checks on your behalf. UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to identify any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
What we offer:
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.
Electronics/Hardware Engineer in Waterlooville employer: Serco Limited
At Serco, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Electronics/Hardware Engineers in Waterlooville. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, while our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a focus on wellbeing, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact on national security and community welfare.
