Average Hardware Engineer salary in the UK

Lead Hardware Engineer (Electronic Warfare)Bristol based HybridSC Clearance eligibility RequiredShape the Future of Electronic Warfare TechnologyWe're looking for an experienced Lead Hardware Engineer to become the UK technical authority for hardware within a cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW) product team.This is a unique opportunity for a highly technical engineer with expertise across RF systems, signal processing, firmware and hardware architecture to take ownership of the hardware roadmap for advanced EW capabilities. Working closely with international engineering teams, you will play a key role in translating complex EW concepts and technologies into deployable hardware solutions, ensuring products meet customer, operational and regulatory requirements.If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing future capability development, and acting as the go-to expert within a specialist engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleAs the Lead Hardware Engineer, you will serve as the primary UK-based authority for hardware, firmware and system-level functionality across a sophisticated Electronic Warfare product portfolio.You will provide technical leadership across RF technologies, signal conditioning, jamming, data processing and high-level hardware design while working closely with stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.This is a standalone technical leadership role with significant influence across current and future programmes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and support of system hardware and firmware solutions.Provide subject matter expertise across:Radio Frequency (RF) systemsRF signal conditioningElectronic Warfare technologiesJamming systemsSignal and data processingHardware architectureAct as the technical lead for hardware activities across active programmes.Collaborate with international engineering teams to transfer technology into deployable hardware products.Support the integration of hardware and software applications through robust interface design.Guide product development activities to ensure solutions meet customer, business and regulatory requirements.Produce and present technical reports, briefings and recommendations to stakeholders.Support bids, proposals and future product development initiatives.Identify technical risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.Drive innovation and continuous improvement across hardware design and development activities.About YouWe're looking for a technically credible engineer who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels.You will bring:Proven experience applying systems engineering principles and practicesStrong technical expertise in:Electronic Warfare (EW)Radio Frequency (RF) systemsRF signal conditioningSignal and data processingJamming technologiesFirmware developmentHardware architectureExperience working within defence, naval or EW environmentsThe ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a range of stakeholdersStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExperience influencing multidisciplinary engineering teamsA collaborative approach and the confidence to act as a technical authorityWhy Apply?Opportunity to become the UK technical authority for hardware within a specialist EW product area.Work on advanced defence and naval technologies.Influence future capability development and product strategy.Collaborate with highly skilled international engineering teams.Significant technical ownership and autonomy.Bristol-based role with no regular travel requirements.Interested? Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity at the forefront of Electronic Warfare technology.

Hardware Engineer (Acoustic Research Engineer)12 months contractLocation: Cambridge – 5 days onsiteWe are looking for a contract Acoustic Research Engineer to conduct acoustic measurements, acoustic data processing, auditory perception experiments, and develop relevant methods and tools leveraging scientific coding skills and expertise in audio signal processing, audio hardware systems and acoustics. Most work will be based in our amazing new audio lab featuring anechoic chambers, one of the world’s largest configurable acoustic rooms and many other types of space.ResponsibilitiesDevelop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition and processing algorithms into platforms.Perform acoustic data collection involving complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in controlled laboratory environments.Write technical reports describing research results and methodologies. Minimum RequirementsMaster’s degree in a relevant technical field with 3+ years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience3+ years experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.3+ years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for 3+ audio applicationsStrong understanding and experience in acoustics and audio signal processingPreferred QualificationsExpertise in real-time audio coding in C/C++ Expertise in any/all of psychoacoustics, auditory perception, spatial audio, room acoustics, and physical acoustics Experience using PyTorch or other machine learning frameworks Experience with prototype hardware devices Experience with motion tracking systems Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis Experience designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces Experience working in cross-functional, inter-disciplinary environments Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports and/or publications

Senior engineer, in our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team contract Stevenage basedSkillset/experience required:Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas:Radio Frequency design or testingSystem performance analysisInterface debugging and system integrationSoftware design requirementsSystem design for real-time applicationsFamiliarity with Linux operating systemFamiliarity with computer science (C++ an advantage)Integration of microcontrollers in RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi)Overview of department:We are looking for ambitious engineers with a growth mind-set to join our team. If you are the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts while being a part of a collaborative and driven team.The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'.Responsibilities:As a HWIL engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable HWIL to run new simulations - Produce new RF targets for missiles to track, simulated ECM. testing, root cause analysis, design, development, integration.Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.