Digital Electronic Hardware Engineer

Sapien Engineering are looking for multiple Digital Electronic Hardware Engineers to join a defence consultancy on a contract basis. These are initial 12-month contracts with the possibility of extension. They are…

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Pay rate £60 – £74/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 September 2026

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Sapien Engineering are looking for multiple Digital Electronic Hardware Engineers to join a defence consultancy on a contract basis.

These are initial 12-month contracts with the possibility of extension. They are inside IR35 paying up to £74 per hour.

Due to the nature of the work, on site working is required, 3 days a week from any of the following sites: Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol, Basildon or Southampton.

Job requirements:

* High speed digital electronic design

* Schematic capture + layout

* High speed serial comms

* Digital design techniques – decoupling, controlled impedance etc.

* Hands on electronic experience – integration

* Full lifecycle design

* DxDesigner

* Previous aerospace/defence experience highly preferred

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for full, unrestricted SC clearance.

For more information, please apply with an updated copy of your CV ASAP

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