Lead Hardware Engineer
2 days ago
Cambridge
Lead Hardware Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hardware Engineer to take ownership of the hardware function within a leading automotive technology business. This role offers the chance to lead the development of innovative electronic hardware for next-generation automotive systems, from concept through to production. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and delivery of electronic hardware across multiple product lines., • Define and maintain hardware architecture strategies to meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements., • Oversee circuit design, analysis, simulation, and validation activities., • Establish and enforce best practices for schematic capture, PCB layout, and design verification., • Act as the technical authority for all hardware-related matters, guiding decision-making across programmes., • Mentor and support other engineers within the hardware team, fostering capability growth and knowledge sharing., • Collaborate with software, systems, and test teams to ensure seamless product integration., • Drive continuous improvement in reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency., • Ensure all hardware meets relevant automotive and functional safety standards. Skills & Experience Required: • Proven experience in electronic hardware design within an automotive or similarly regulated environment., • Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design, power electronics, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)., • Experience taking designs through full lifecycle – concept, prototype, validation, and production., • Familiarity with design tools such as Altium or similar schematic capture/PCB layout software., • Confident in lab-based debugging, testing, and validation techniques., • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide technical direction., • Degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven engineer who wants to shape the future of hardware development within a forward-thinking automotive environment. For more information or to apply, please contact Daniel Cordy at TEC Partners.