Senior Hardware Engineer

Job description

Senior Hardware Engineer

Inverness

£40,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Holidays + Flexi-time + Private Healthcare + Pension

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company in the Scottish Highlands, developing advanced test solutions used by some of the world’s leading technology brands.

This company is a leader in automated hardware test systems, supporting critical industries. With continued growth, they are now looking to expand their engineering team with an experienced and proactive Senior Hardware Engineer.

In this role, you’ll be involved across the entire hardware development lifecycle - from design and prototyping to validation and production handover. You’ll play a key role in driving innovation and quality, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving company growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, with experience in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout principles. You’ll be confident in debugging, fault finding, and supporting the transition from prototype to manufacture. Experience with mentoring others and a passion for innovation are essential. Skills in Python, FPGA, or compliance testing are a bonus.

The Role:

• Lead hardware design from concept through to production handover
• Design and prototype electronic circuits for cutting-edge test equipment
• Validate and debug complex hardware systems
• Collaborate with production to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture
• Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers

The Person:

• Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience in hardware product development and schematic capture
• Proven experience taking designs from prototype through to manufacture
• Solid understanding of PCB layout principles, debugging, and fault finding
• Proficient in PCB layout tools
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers
• Proactive and organised with a passion for innovation

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Inverness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English