Average Design Engineer salary in Royston, Hertfordshire

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Lead Hardware Design Engineer to join a state-of-the-art R&D company based in South Cambridgeshire. You will be working across an exciting range of different cutting-edge development projects predominantly within the defence and security sector (defence for good - only working on projects which make the world a safer place), however, may also get involved in medical device and consumer electronics product development.You will be an integral member of the R&D group, leading on developing technology that makes a difference and has real-world impact. You’ll use your wide expanse of hardware design skills and experience to lead projects and design teams taking designs from concept to prototypes through to design and implementation.In return you can expect a very competitive salary, excellent benefits package, first class R&D facilities, flexibility / hybrid working will also be considered when required.    Senior Hardware Design Engineer requirements: 2.1 or above degree in Electronics or closely related equivalentRecent and relevant experience working as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Principal Engineer / Lead Design Engineer designing and developing high-end embedded application hardware architecturesAbility to lead design projects and teamsExcellent knowledge and experience in analogue and digital electronics designKnowledge of embedded technologies such as CPUs, SoCs, high-speed communication and DDRx memoryExperience of full product development lifecycle from concept generation to prototypes through to design and implementationDue to the nature of some of the projects you must be eligible for UK security clearance.    Salary: circa £60k - £95k + benefitsVacancy Location: South Cambridgeshire (Commutable from Cambridge, Stevenage, North London, St Neots, Luton, Bishop’s Stortford, Bury St Edmunds, etc)

This global innovation powerhouse is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer with an embedded systems focus to join their team near Royston. You should have good knowledge of analogue & digital electronics design as well as the full product lifecycle and be happy to be hands on as well as lead a small team of one or two people. Excellent communications are also essential as you will be interacting with key stakeholders including clients. This is an opportunity to work within a team that is making a difference to people's lives through the breakthrough technology being developed. ****Due to the nature of this position and required security clearance, please only apply if you are a British Citizen.**** On a day to day basis, you will be developing solutions at systems level as well as taking on detailed electronic design work with a creative outlook to realise concepts. What do we need from you? With a Hardware focus, you should have experience solving difficult issues in at least two of the following areas: Well versed in a breadth of core electronics disciplines including analogue and digital circuit design and a deep understanding of embedded systems.An excellent understanding of key embedded technologies including FPGA, high-end CPUs and SoCs, high speed communication techniques and DDRx memory.Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service.Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU and US and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience.Someone not afraid to be 'Hands-on' and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench. What can you expect in return? Salary in the region of £60,000 - £85,000 dependent on experience25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional daysGenerous company pension schemeOpportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiativesAnnual performance-based bonusShare ownershipTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family If you are interested in having a further conversation about the role, please get in touch with a copy of your CV today.

Hourly Rate: £45-50/hour (PAYE) or £60-65/hour (Umbrella, inside IR35)Location: RoystonDuration: 12 months minimumOverview We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing of mechanical and fluidic systems. The role requires a strong understanding of fluid dynamics, machinery, and ISO13485 standards. This role will encompass the whole product lifecycle, from conception through to final delivery to customers, and will mainly focus on the automation of systems and processes that are currently done manually. Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical and fluidic systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Perform fluid dynamics analysis and simulations to optimise system performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical and fluidic components into overall product design.Conduct testing and validation of mechanical and fluidic systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.Document design specifications, test results, and technical reports in accordance with company standards. Qualifications / Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.Proven experience in Mechanical Engineering & Design, fluid dynamics, and working with machinery.Experience of taking a project from conception, through to R&D, main development and then final delivery to clientsStrong knowledge of ISO13485 standards and their application in product development.Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools for fluid dynamics analysis.Any experience of Risk Assessments, FMEA's etc would also be handy. Day-to-day Design, Development, Analysing and refining designs using CAD software.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical and fluidic components into product designs.Conducting fluid dynamics analysis and simulations to optimise system performance.Testing and validating mechanical and fluidic systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.Documenting design specifications, test results, and technical reports.