Electronic Hardware Design Engineer – Graduate/Senior/Principal Full Time

Brentwood, Essex
SKY Group

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

We are recruiting Electronic Hardware Design Engineers with all levels of experience, from graduate up to principal. Depending on your skills and proficiency we will find the right position for you. Throughout your career at Sky, you will have the opportunity to grow in your career at every step of the way with the aim of becoming the best version of yourself.

You should possess a can-do attitude, aptitude to learn new skills and technologies, and have the desire to develop new and exciting products for our customers. You will have the opportunity to lead research projects which could influence the development of future technology used in our products. Depending on your level of experience, you may have the opportunity to mentor and support less experienced members of the team or lead a team yourself.

What you’ll do

• Develop the product concept into a hardware architecture
• Create the schematic designs and orchestrate the PCB layout up to 10-layers
• Test and measurement including CPU, DRAM, USB, audio/video, RF, power, etc.
• Working through the usual integration challenges – EMC, thermal design analysis, memory layout and characterisation.
• Assist software teams with device bring-up and driver development.
• Write technical documentation for all aspects of the design including the hardware specifications.
• Oversee the regulatory compliance approvals process
• Work with the wider teams such as Mechanical, PCB CAD, RF and manufacturing to bring our designs to reality.

What you’ll bring

• Enthusiasm for rapid prototyping with Raspberry Pi / Arduino / SBC.
• Hands-on approach to analogue and digital design.
• Experience of bring-up, debug, validation of electronic hardware designs.
• Knowledge and experience of system on chip technologies and high-speed busses.
• Experience of modern design tools and systems; including design simulation.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience.
• Strong written, analytical, and basic statistical analysis skills.
• Adept with MS office including excel.

Team overview

We’re the team behind the famous Sky products line-up. From Sky+ to Sky Glass. From hardware and software to intricate design. Could you help us turn an idea into the next big thing? As a team, we’re collaborative, empowered and innovative – together, we’re proud that everyone’s favourite Sky products are .

Design & Sky Labs Brentwood And Aalborg

Coming up with fresh ideas. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Creating unforgettable customer experiences. Our Design & our Sky Labs Brentwood & Aalborg teams make things happen. That’s why we’re at the heart of delivering the hardware and software for devices that keep our customers entertained. From UX and UI to product strategy and hardware engineering, we bring new devices like Sky Glass and NOW to life at top speed and support them throughout the lifecycle.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Brentwood

This location takes some beating: we’re practically in Brentwood station, which has regular trains to London Liverpool Street. If you find it easier to drive, there’s some onsite parking, while Chatham Way car park is a short walk away.

We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.