Hardware Design Engineer

Overview

Hardware Design Engineer at Concurrent
, a leader in high‑performance embedded computing solutions for defence, telecoms, and aerospace. This permanent, full‑time role is based at our Colchester site (Essex) or Theale office (Reading) and offers a flexible hybrid schedule.

• Support the development of new board‑level products, working from concept through to layout.
• Carry out digital hardware and firmware design of processor‑based products.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring mechanical and thermal compliance with specifications and schedule requirements.
• Conduct design reviews, including schematic and PCB layout reviews.
• Prepare and submit technical work for lifecycle reviews.
• Perform and document design analysis and development activities as directed.
• Validate designs through final verification testing.
• Produce required design and user documentation.
• Report technical issues and progress, supporting the Projects team with schedule and risk management input.

Essential Skills

• BEng/MEng/MSc in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with high‑speed digital circuit design.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with PC motherboard architectures, such as 64‑bit microprocessors, PCI Express, 100 Gb Ethernet, and advanced memory.
• Knowledge of programmable logic devices or FPGA.
• Embedded software experience or appreciation.
• Familiarity with Intel or ARM chipsets.

• Fearless curiosity and a willingness to embrace change.
• Commitment to customer service and delivering high‑quality solutions.
• Agile, fast‑paced work style with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Desire to learn, experiment, and not afraid to fail.
• Passion for technology and enthusiasm for the work we do.

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays, with holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit‑share bonus.
• Cycle‑to‑work, Home & Tech, and car salary‑sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit and income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Please let us know if you require anything to support your success throughout our interview process.