Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer – Paul Elzinga Promotions Location: Letchworth office, UK. We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our UK team. The role involves implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept to the completion of sealed data packs. You will liaise with software, mechanical, manufacturing and sales engineers to ensure the product is fit for purpose, cost‑effective and reliable. We Take Care of Our People Work‑life balance through hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) Paid Time Off Retirement with Employer Match Health and Wellness Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Competitive Pay Bonus Scheme Recognition Employee Stock Purchase Plan Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the company’s products. Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products. Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support. Witness and ensure allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in‑house and at external test houses. Write formal design documentation. Attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews. Accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks, with the help of senior engineers. Assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost‑effective and timely manner. Occasionally represent the Hardware function internally, and externally with the help of senior engineers. Infrequent UK and international travel may be required. What You Bring Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject, with several years in industry. Some experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design. Familiar with small microprocessor and microcontroller systems. Familiar with schematic and some knowledge of layout design using ORCAD, MENTOR or similar packages. Familiar, or willing to learn, Op‑Amp level analogue & DC‑DC PSU design. Familiar, or willing to learn, design for EMC. Flexible and able to contribute towards environmental testing to standards such as RTCA/DO‑160, including detailed test specification and report writing. Ability to fault‑find down to a board level. Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous. Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety‑critical environment is advantageous. At or working towards MIET and IEng. About Us Curtiss‑Wright’s Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best‑in‑class value. The state‑of‑the‑art facility at Bournemouth International Airport offers extensive design and manufacturing capabilities and in‑house environmental stress screening. As the design centre of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the unit produces lightweight, crash‑survivable products that exceed commercial aircraft standards. Benefits: please note they may vary by location. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and subject to additional security screening. If information provided during the screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, an offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss‑Wright is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US applicants: EEO is the law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr