Embedded Hardware Engineer

Embedded Hardware Engineer
Location: Lancaster Office based
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE
Exclusive via Butler Rose

Butler Rose is exclusively supporting a fast-growing technology company known for its supportive, collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement. Engineers here have genuine influence on product development and work within an environment built around innovation, ownership and professional growth.

The business offers strong training, clear development pathways and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, wellbeing support, subsidised travel options, cycle-to-work scheme, pension contributions and enhanced family leave. They are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Embedded Hardware Engineer will design and develop embedded hardware systems that integrate with firmware and cloud-connected platforms. You will work across the full product lifecycle and collaborate with engineering teams both in the UK and internationally.

• Create hardware requirements and develop schematics and PCB layouts
• Select components and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Build and evaluate prototypes, perform debugging and hardware validation
• Develop and support embedded firmware; collaborate with software and global R&D teams (some flexibility in working hours may be required)
• Coordinate external compliance testing (UKCA, CE etc.)
• Support manufacturing with test rigs, production processes and quality alignment
• Produce design documentation, build packages and technical files
• Assist with issue resolution, feature enhancements and internal technical support

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience in hardware design, PCB development and product delivery
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD or similar)
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, analogue/digital circuits and signal integrity
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and debugging tools
• Embedded C/C++ development and debugging within an IDE
• Familiarity with RTOS development and Git/GitHub version control
• Ability to produce BOMs, build documentation and technical files

Preferred:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience with Agile tools such as JIRA
• Experience in low-power design, simulation tools and regulatory compliance

This position offers a varied mix of design work, prototyping, firmware development, testing and problem-solving. Occasional travel may be required for compliance testing, manufacturing visits or client support.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Butler Rose - the exclusive recruitment partner for this opportunity.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.