At a Glance
- Tasks: Validate and test complex electronic hardware from concept to final product.
- Company: Dynamic engineering team in Colchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence product quality.
- Why this job: Shape the future of hardware products and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong background in electronics testing and ability to create structured test plans.
Location: Colchester (on-site)
Salary: £35,000–£45,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Make an impact on real hardware, from concept to final product. A growing engineering team in Colchester is looking for a Hardware Verification & Test Engineer to take ownership of validating complex electronic hardware throughout the full product lifecycle. If you enjoy hands-on testing, structured verification, and deep technical debugging, this role gives you the autonomy to shape how products are tested, verified, and signed off for release.
What you’ll be doing:
- Building and executing hardware verification plans and structured test cases
- Performing hands-on hardware testing across functional, performance, reliability, and stress domains
- Running environmental tests (thermal cycling, shock, vibration, humidity)
- Using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, multimeters, power supplies, and other lab equipment
- Debugging hardware issues down to component or subsystem level
- Working closely with hardware, firmware, and design teams to identify, track, and resolve defects
- Writing simple Python or Linux shell scripts to automate or support test activities
- Ensuring requirements traceability using Jama, DOORS, or similar tools
- Continuously improving verification coverage, processes, and test efficiency
What you’ll bring:
- Strong background in electronics hardware testing or verification
- Ability to create structured test plans and clear documentation
- Hands-on experience with environmental and stress testing
- Confident debugging skills using standard lab tools
- Ability to write basic Python or Linux scripts
- Familiarity with Jama, DOORS, or similar requirements management tools
- A methodical, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently in a lab environment
Nice to have:
- Experience with automated test frameworks
- Knowledge of EMC, safety, or compliance testing
- Exposure to embedded systems or firmware-hardware interaction
Why this role stands out:
- Own the verification strategy for real hardware products
- Work in a hands-on, technically challenging environment
- Join a supportive engineering team with strong collaboration
- Long-term progression and the chance to influence product quality
For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
Hardware Verification Engineer in Elmstead Market employer: Verso Recruitment Group
Join a dynamic engineering team in Colchester where you can make a tangible impact on innovative hardware products. We foster a collaborative and supportive work culture that encourages hands-on testing and technical growth, offering you the autonomy to shape verification strategies while providing long-term career progression opportunities. With access to state-of-the-art lab equipment and a focus on continuous improvement, this role is perfect for those looking to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
