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≈ $53k – $103k per year (Estimated)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. QCS Staffing scores A on the Alion truth index.

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QCS Staffing, formerly Quanta Consultancy Services, is a specialist recruitment agency headquartered in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, that places contractors, permanent staff and executives in life sciences, data centres, IT, renewable energy and heavy lift. Founded in 1992, it has worked for clients in more than 30 countries and runs offices in the UK, the United States, Ireland, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands, including one in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Its assignments include project, process, CQV and automation engineers, construction and electrical design managers, procurement advisers and network engineers on client capital projects.
Electronic Hardware Engineer - Cambridge, UK - 2 Year Contract - Life Sciences Our client is a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, specialising in the development and manufacture of cutting-edge drugs. As they continue to grow, they’re seeking an experienced Electronic Hardware Engineer to support their dynamic team and drive forward groundbreaking projects in Cambridge. What you’ll deliver:

Own the complete board-level hardware lifecycle, including requirements, specifications, component selection, and schematic design.Guide PCB layout and lead prototype bring-up, hardware debugging, firmware integration, design verification and validation.Deliver low-power, mixed-signal and wireless designs that meet functional, reliability, manufacturability, EMI/EMC and regulatory requirements.Create clear specifications, engineering calculations, test plans, reports, design records and production-release documentation.

What you’ll need:

BSc or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.Extensive and hands-on board-level hardware development experience, including involvement in at least one product from specification through production release.Demonstrated experience in schematic design, component selection, PCB layout guidance, bring-up, firmware integration, design verification and validation.Strong understanding of low-power design, digital, analogue and mixed-signal electronics, common interfaces including I2C, SPI and UART, and structured failure analysis.

If this assignment is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-CH3

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