Hardware Design – Nottingham – £45,000 to £52,000

KO2’s client, an innovative technology company based in Nottingham, specialises in the design and development of complex ultrasonic measurement systems used in non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. They are seeking a skilled electronics engineer with strong hardware design experience to contribute to the next generation of precision instrumentation.

The Role

This is a hands-on position for an electronics engineer who enjoys working across the full hardware development lifecycle — from initial concept and circuit design through to prototype validation and final production support. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including embedded software and mechanical engineers, to bring complex electronic systems to life.

The role is fully onsite in Nottingham, providing excellent access to labs, test equipment, and the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prototype hardware for advanced ultrasonic measurement systems.
• Produce schematic capture and manage multi-layer PCB layouts (2–8 layers, mixed-signal).
• Integrate a variety of technologies including microcontrollers, microprocessors, RF circuitry, analog front ends, DC-DC and AC-DC power supplies, FPGAs, and sensors.
• Validate and debug hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab tools.
• Apply DFT, DFM, and DFP principles throughout the design and manufacturing process.
• Review and improve electronic designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 4 years’ experience in an electronic hardware design role.
• Strong understanding of mixed-signal design principles.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer (or similar tools such as KiCAD, Eagle, Fusion, or PADS).
• Experienced in test, validation, and debugging of PCB-based systems.
• Familiar with IoT, instrumentation, or embedded electronics environments.
• Solid understanding of EMC, DfC, DFT, DFM, and DFP best practices.

About You

The ideal electronics engineer will be detail-oriented, methodical, and enthusiastic about delivering reliable, high-performance designs. You’ll be confident working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across disciplines. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Private health insurance for you and your immediate family
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Supportive, technically driven environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge ultrasonic electronics with real-world industrial applications

If you’re an electronics engineer looking to make a tangible impact in advanced measurement technology, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company pushing the boundaries of precision hardware design.

Role: Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Rugby

Salary: Up to £70,000

*Candidate need be UK nationals to apply*Are you a power electronics engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges? We’re looking for Power Electronics Engineers to join our clients growing team in the Rugby area – you will drive the design and delivery of cutting-edge LV & MV power electronic systems for mission-critical applications.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and validate power electronics circuits (snubber, gating, thermal, protection)
• Carry out fault studies & protection strategies at system level
• Own schematics (EPLAN or equivalent), BOMs, FMEA, and change management
• Verify & test MW-range systems – from thermal heat runs to EMC and overload conditions
• Producing Schematics with EPLAN (or equivalent), for circuits.
• Electrical & mechanical design of power, control, and cooling solutions for converters
• Ensure designs meet safety, international standards, and class society rules
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors to deliver on time, on cost, on quality

What you’ll bring:

• British citizenship with valid UK passport – eligible for SC security clearance
• Degree (or equivalent) in Power Electronics or related field
• Strong background in converter design, semiconductor devices, gating & snubber circuits
• Enthusiasm for power electronics and industry experience in a similar power electronics design focussed role.

What will set you apart:

• Hands-on with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSpice, CFD, Mathcad
• Experience within the defence, aerospace, automotive, grid or marine industries.
• Excellent communication & leadership skills
• Proven ability to multi-task across projects

Why join?
This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class power solutions that keep the UK at the cutting edge of technology. You’ll join a collaborative, innovative team with opportunities for professional growth, international exposure, and the satisfaction of solving engineering challenges that truly matter.