Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)

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Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)
An exciting opportunity for a recent Graduate or experienced Hardware Design Engineer to join an innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden to work on exciting product development from prototype to production. This company are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field, who have already realised success with other start-ups, this offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting-edge tech.
Location: Saffron Walden, UK – fully on-site due to the nature of the role
Salary: £35,000 for a Graduate, up to £80,000 for highly-experienced
Requirements for Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)
If applying to experienced level:

  • Highly experienced in Product Development from prototype to Production
    If applying as a recent Graduate:
  • Brilliant academic history, including achieving at least AAB at A Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
  • You are technically brilliant when it comes to physically building things (opposed to on a computer(
    Plus for both levels:
  • 1st class or 2.1 degree in Engineering, Hardware, Electronics, Product Design, or similar.
  • Proficiency in CAD Software
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Any exposure to RF, SDRs, or machine learning would be beneficial
  • If applying at Graduate level we are particularly keen on graduates who enjoy building physical things, opposed to people who are highly technical behind a screen
  • You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some customers (this usually means you have been a UK resident for the past 5 years, have a clean criminal record etc)
    Responsibilities for Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)
  • Work closely with diverse teams to conceptualise, design, and develop innovative products.
  • Create and refine detailed designs using CAD tools to enhance prototypes.
  • Engage in hands-on prototype construction and testing, making iterative improvements based on results.
  • Tackle complex engineering problems with creative and practical solutions.
  • Enhance product performance, reliability, and overall design quality.
    What this offers:
  • An opportunity to join a success story in the making
  • Experience working on entire lifecycle
  • Great remuneration
    Applications:
    Please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link.
    We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full contact details are readily available on our website).
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    RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists leaving academia entering industry. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities.
    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
    Keywords– Senior Product Design Engineer / Lead Innovation Engineer / Product Development Specialist / Senior R&D Engineer / Prototyping and Design Lead / Product Engineering Manager / Senior Prototype Development Engineer / Design and Innovation Specialist / Senior Concept-to-Production Engineer / Lead Product Development Designer Start-up / Hardware Engineer ./ Graduate / Junior / Entry Level / Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Design / Product Design / Industrial Design / Hardware / Electronics

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