Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)

Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)
An exciting opportunity for a recent Graduate or experienced Hardware Design Engineer to join an innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden to work on exciting product development from prototype to production. This company are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field, who have already realised success with other start-ups, this offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting-edge tech.
Location: Saffron Walden, UK – fully on-site due to the nature of the role
Salary: £35,000 for a Graduate, up to £80,000 for highly-experienced
Requirements for Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)
If applying to experienced level:

• Highly experienced in Product Development from prototype to Production
  If applying as a recent Graduate:
  
• Brilliant academic history, including achieving at least AAB at A Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
  
• You are technically brilliant when it comes to physically building things (opposed to on a computer(
  Plus for both levels:
  
• 1st class or 2.1 degree in Engineering, Hardware, Electronics, Product Design, or similar.
  
• Proficiency in CAD Software
  
• Strong problem-solving ability
  
• Any exposure to RF, SDRs, or machine learning would be beneficial
  
• If applying at Graduate level we are particularly keen on graduates who enjoy building physical things, opposed to people who are highly technical behind a screen
  
• You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some customers (this usually means you have been a UK resident for the past 5 years, have a clean criminal record etc)
  Responsibilities for Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)
  
• Work closely with diverse teams to conceptualise, design, and develop innovative products.
  
• Create and refine detailed designs using CAD tools to enhance prototypes.
  
• Engage in hands-on prototype construction and testing, making iterative improvements based on results.
  
• Tackle complex engineering problems with creative and practical solutions.
  
• Enhance product performance, reliability, and overall design quality.
  What this offers:
  
• An opportunity to join a success story in the making
  
• Experience working on entire lifecycle
  
• Great remuneration
  Applications:
  Please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link.
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