Hardware Engineer - Product DevelopmentLocation: DerbyshireIndustry: Embedded Hardware Remote CommunicationsSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits We''re looking for a Hardware Engineer to join a Product Development team, working on innovative, low-power remote communication products designed for harsh and safety-critical environments. You''ll collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineers to design, build, test, and industrialise robust products used in rugged environments. This role offers hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle - from concept and architecture through prototyping, testing, and preparation for mass production.What You''ll Be Doing Design and develop electronic hardware components and systems, including PCBs and associated circuitry.Contribute to hardware architecture for new products, ensuring compatibility with firmware and software.Build, test, fault-find, and document prototypes, cables, and test harnesses (including occasional on-site testing).Analyse performance data and generate clear technical and performance reports.Source components, create and maintain BOMs, and research alternative parts.Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and production engineering teams.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and handover to manufacturing, including development of automatic test equipment.Investigate and resolve product issues escalated from production or the field.Support maintenance, repairs, and modifications