Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Are you an experienced Senior Hardware Systems Engineer looking to make a tangible difference in people’s lives? Join a cutting-edge team at a renowned UK Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences, where innovation meets impact based in Ashford, Kent.

We’re working with a long-established, trusted outsource partner that specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of medical technology, diagnostic devices, and laboratory instruments. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to lead key projects that bring life-saving products to market in Ashford, Kent.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Hardware Systems Engineer job in Ashford, Kent:

• Lead electronics and embedded firmware design (digital/analogue)


• Define system architecture from concept to production


• Use Altium Designer for schematics and PCB layout


• Prototype, test, and ensure EMC/electrical safety compliance


• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams

Key skills and experience required for the Senior Hardware Systems Engineer job in Ashford, Kent:

• Strong experience of analogue and digital electronics design


• Knowledge of CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout


• Embedded programming in C and FPGA (VHDL)


• Experience programming in C++, C#, .NET, Python and Java is beneficial

This is more than a job—it’s a chance for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to be part of something meaningful. If you thrive on technical challenges and want your work to have real-world impact, let’s talk!