via Reed · 9 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer

SR2
Reading Full-time
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Embedded Hardware Engineer - Reading, UK - Full-time

We are looking for a Senior Electronics / Embedded Hardware Engineer to design the next generation of advanced navigation and embedded electronics.

This is a hands-on hardware design role. You will be responsible for designing complex PCBs and embedded electronic systems.

A key part of the work will be developing electronics for navigation systems that need to continue operating in GPS-denied or GPS-jammed environments.

What We're Looking For

  • Hands-on electronics design experience

  • Strong background in digital electronics and embedded hardware

  • Proven experience designing PCBs that have reached production or a qualified prototype stage

  • Strong high-speed digital design experience, including processors/SoCs, DDR memory and high-speed serial interfaces

  • Experience designing dense, multilayer PCBs yourself using Altium Designer or an equivalent CAD/PCB package

  • Practical understanding of signal integrity and power integrity

  • Experience with sensors and mixed-signal electronics.

  • Strong hands-on hardware bring-up and debugging skills.

  • Experience working closely with embedded firmware engineers

Preferred
  • Previous Experience in Aerospace or Defense

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