Hardware Design Engineer

Job description

A medical device company combining cutting-edge medical technology with artificial intelligence.

Role Overview – Hardware Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to design, develop, and support medical, diagnostic, and scientific devices. The role covers the full hardware lifecycle, with a strong focus on robust electronics design, low-power and battery-powered systems, embedded platforms, testing, firmware integration, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design hardware architectures, schematics, and PCBs for battery-powered and embedded systems
• Lead hardware development from requirements through prototyping, testing, and production support
• Ensure compliance with medical and industrial standards (IEC 60601, 61326, 60335, ISO 13485)
• Develop and execute test plans, including EMC testing and fault diagnosis
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and manufacturing teams
• Maintain clear design, test, and compliance documentation
• Support manufacturing and resolve hardware performance issues
• Stay current with low-power design, BLE, RF, and embedded technologies

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience developing medical, diagnostic, or scientific devices
• Strong expertise in analogue, digital, RF, low-power, and embedded systems
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware debugging
• Experience with EMC testing and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on embedded firmware development experience
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience taking products from concept to production

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

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