Senior Hardware Engineer

Location: Ware

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** Company Overview
** At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.##

** Department Overview
** The Specialty Camera Engineering team based in Ware, UK is responsible for developing cameras for long range surveillance applications, such as border or coastal security. The products are aimed at public and commercial safety. The team is responsible for the development of the complete products, including hardware, firmware and mechanics and takes care of the whole development life-cycle that includes development, testing and maintenance of the systems we build.##

Job Description We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Hardware Engineer to join our dedicated team focusing on the design, development, and testing of state-of-the-art long-range surveillance cameras systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in analogue and digital circuit design, motion control, power management, and signal processing for demanding outdoor and security-based applications. This role is critical in delivering high-performance, reliable, and innovative products to our customers.##

Responsibilities:
* Circuit Design & Development:
Design, simulate, implement, and test complex analogue and digital electronic circuits for camera systems, including motion control, high-speed data acquisition, power management, thermal management, and peripheral control.
* PCB Design & Layout:
Oversee and contribute to Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, schematic capture, and component selection.

* Collaboration:

Work cross functionally with mechanical, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams.
* Mentorship:
Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and support to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
* Testing & Validation:
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans (functional, environmental, stress) to ensure products meet performance specifications, reliability standards, and compliance regulations.
* Documentation:
Maintain meticulous design documentation, specifications, test reports, and Bills of Material (BOMs) using product lifecycle management software.
* Design for Manufacturing:
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition of designs to production.
* Troubleshooting:
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and system-level issues during development, manufacturing, and field deployment.## Basic Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or any related field.
* Proven experience in designing and developing high speed digital, power supplies, motion control systems,  or related electronic circuits.
* Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from concept to production.
* Strong understanding of electrical design principles, including schematic design, circuit analysis, and power electronics.
* Experience with camera technologies and/or motion control systems is highly preferred.
* Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., SPICE, PSpice, Altium Designer) and test equipment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information to stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
* Passion for innovation and a drive to deliver high-quality, reliable products.
** In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:
*** Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
* Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
* 25 days holiday…