Graduate Hardware Engineer

Build your engineering career working on advanced hardware, FPGA and embedded systems projects where you can combine strong academic ability with hands-on technical problem-solving, while learning from experienced engineers in a highly specialist environment.

The Company

Based in Surrey, this privately owned technical consultancy delivers advanced solutions. Known for its strong engineering culture, the organisation invests heavily in innovation, research and long term technical capability. Collaboration is central to how teams operate, with graduates working closely alongside experienced engineers and subject matter experts.

The Role

As a Graduate Hardware Engineer, you’ll work across digital hardware, embedded systems and high-speed electronics, helping develop solutions from initial concepts through to testing. Your work will span both design and practical implementation, giving you a strong foundation for a long-term career in specialist hardware engineering.

Expect to: 

• Simulate and implement signal, image and data processing algorithms using VHDL and FPGAs.
• Design PCBs incorporating FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed interfaces and analogue/RF filtering.
• Create electronic schematics and support PCB layout, fabrication and assembly.
• Set hardware to work through testing, firmware and supporting software.

Benefits and Perks

You’ll join a technically focused office environment where you can develop your programming skills alongside experienced engineers. The package provides strong support for your financial wellbeing, health and long-term development.

• £44,000–£46,000 salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private healthcare, Life and Income Protection Insurance.
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary reviews every six months.
• EV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Requirements

• A 1st, 2:1 or PHD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or Physics. 
• A*s in Maths and Physics at a Level. 
• Knowledge of FPGA development, PCB design or embedded C/C++.
• All Candidates must meet the criteria for UK GOVT security clearance.

Apply now

If you’re a high-achieving graduate excited by electronics, embedded systems and FPGA technology, apply today/