Hardware Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 337 open Hardware jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 64 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are fpga, python and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £52,800 | £59,000 | £69,375 | 16 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- fpga 35%
- python 19%
- ai 17%
- vhdl 14%
- verilog 14%
- cpp 12%
- altium 11%
- ethernet 10%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 68 · 20%
- Onsite 15 · 4%
- Remote 10 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 50% of the 54 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 73
- Lead 28
- Principal 25
- Staff 10
- Junior 6
- C-level 4
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 50
- 501-1000 employees 24
- 51-200 employees 10
- 11-50 employees 5
- 201-500 employees 2
Avionics Hardware Engineer
Design and validate avionics hardware for autonomous space systems, including PCB layout, signal integrity, and environmental testing.
Lead Hardware Engineer
Lead Hardware Engineer designs and develops advanced digital/mixed-signal hardware for defence systems, collaborating with teams to create robust solutions for air/land/maritime platforms. Focuses on FPGA/SOC architectures, PCB design, and system integration with firmware/software.
Hardware Design Engineer - KiCAD
Designs and develops PCBs, schematics, and electronic solutions for surveillance/communications hardware, troubleshooting faults and supporting production teams using KiCAD and test equipment.
Hardware Engineer - x86 Board Modernisation
Leads redesign and modernisation of x86-based embedded motherboards for defence/telecom/aerospace applications, focusing on high-performance compute, component obsolescence, and PCB schematics.
Principal Digital Hardware Design Lead
Leads a hardware engineering team designing FPGA/ASIC tech for communications products, shaping technical direction, and bridging customer needs with product delivery while mentoring engineers.
Staff Hardware Engineer
Designs and prototypes next-gen embedded hardware platforms using Arm SoCs and FPGAs, focusing on high-speed PCB layouts, signal/power integrity, and cross-team collaboration.
PCB Layout Engineer
PCB Layout Engineer at Leonardo designing complex multi-layer PCBs (RF, high-speed digital, power, mixed-signal) for the Global Combat Air Programme using the Siemens toolchain, with hybrid working from Luton or Bristol.
Hardware Engineer - Electrical
Leads hardware optimization, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional projects for global electronic products, focusing on design improvements, firmware/software integration, and supplier collaboration.
Lead Control Automation Hardware Engineer
Lead the design of substation control and protection panels for HVDC and high-voltage systems, selecting hardware and ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and IEC 61850.
RTL Design Team Lead - FPGA / ASIC
This role is for an RTL Design Team Lead to manage a hardware team and contribute hands-on to the development of complex FPGA and ASIC IP for 5G and satellite communications. The position involves technical leadership, team mentoring, and optimizing hardware designs for performance and power efficiency.
Campus FPGA Engineer (Intern)
An intern designs ultra-low-latency FPGA systems for trading infrastructure, working with hardware design, RTL, and performance optimization alongside a small engineering team.