Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Location: Guildford Surrey
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Graduate Hardware Engineer – 2025/2026 Electronics Graduates
Are you a high-achieving electronics graduate looking to start your career in advanced hardware design and development? We’re looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing engineering team, working on cutting-edge technology in a fast-moving and rewarding environment.
A typical candidate will:
* Be self-motivated and capable of working independently.
* Hold (or be on track for) a 1st or 2:1 degree, or a PhD in a numerate discipline (e.g. Electronics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science).
* Have a strong academic record, typically including A grades in A-level Maths and Physics.
* Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Have knowledge or experience in at least one of the following areas:
1. FPGA development in VHDL
2. PCB design and layout
3. Embedded C/C++ software development
Responsibilities include:
* Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs.
* Designing PCBs incorporating FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed network interfaces, and analogue/RF signal filtering.
* Performing schematic capture using OrCAD and managing PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly subcontractors.
* Bringing up and testing new PCBs, including developing test firmware and software.
* Developing Linux device drivers for custom hardware.
Remuneration and Benefits:
* £43,000 – £45,000 (depending on qualifications and experience).
* Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.
* Six-monthly salary reviews.
* 25 days’ holiday plus standard UK public holidays.
* 10% company pension contribution.
* Life and Income Protection insurance.
* Cycle to Work and EV car schemes.
* Private health insurance.
* Free on-site parking.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and talented graduate to develop their skills in an innovative and supportive environment