Graduate Hardware Engineer

We are looking for a motivated Graduate Hardware Engineer to join our small but highly focused Hardware Development team. You will experience the full spectrum of the hardware lifecycle, making a tangible impact on products that deploy directly into thousands of homes. You will play a hands-on role in bringing our next generation of Electric Vehicle (EV) and smart energy hardware to life.

This position is perfect for an adaptable, enthusiastic graduate who enjoys tackling a wide variety of tasks and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

What you will do

Hardware Development: Assist in the end-to-end specification and development engineering of EV chargers and other innovative smart energy hardware. Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous hands-on testing, prototyping, and validation of hardware components to ensure safety, reliability, and performance. Certification Support: Assist the team in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, preparing documentation and hardware for crucial industry certifications and compliance standards.

Problem Solving: Actively investigate hardware issues and perform root-cause analysis to resolve technical challenges. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with firmware/software, and product teams both internal and external companies to integrate hardware seamlessly into the broader Octopus technology ecosystem. What you will need: Education: A recent graduate degree (BSc, BEng) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline.