Digital Hardware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Digital Hardware Engineer for a hybrid position based in Edinburgh. In this role, you will design high-speed digital electronics hardware, supervise junior engineers, and ensure project deliverables meet stringent standards. The opportunity offers career progression and engagement in cutting-edge technology projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience designing high-speed digital electronics.
• Proficient in high-speed communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet).
• Experience in writing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality and robust digital electronics designs.
• Support integration & verification activities at hardware and system level.
• Document and record deliverables.

Skills

Digital electronics design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or other STEM-based subject

Tools

Mentor Graphics DxDesigner

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Location: Edinburgh – Hybrid – 2 days/week on-site

Role Type: Contract – Initial 6 months+

Our client, an established aerospace engineering consultancy firm, require an experienced Digital Hardware Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

Digital hardware engineer would be responsible for design, commissioning and test of high-speed digital electronics hardware, i.e. Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA’s) on complex systems for airborne Radar products.

We are recruiting for various levels of experience so the successful candidate may be required to supervise other less experienced digital hardware engineers working on the same project.

** Please note we can only consider UK Nationals eligible to meet UK Security Clearance criteria for this role **

What the role of the Digital Hardware Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Digital Hardware Engineer will include:

• Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs
• Documenting and recording deliverables
• Supporting integration & verification activities at hardware and system level
• Providing progress reports

What experience you need to be the successful Digital Hardware Engineer:

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or other STEM-based subject
• At least 5 years’ experience of designing high-speed digital electronics using the latest FPGA and/ or microprocessor devices and high-speed interconnect technology
• Proficient in schematic capture using Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA) DxDesigner or similar tools
• Experience of high-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4)
• Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc.
• Functional simulation & timing analysis /constraints at circuit level
• Experience of PCB layout, working closely with and providing guidance to PCB layout engineers on high-speed digital designs
• Hands on experience of integrating hardware, firmware & software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCA’s
• Ability to coordinate day to day technical activities, liaising closely with the lead engineer / digital hardware lead & other engineering disciplines
• Experience of liaising with Manufacturing / Production colleagues and external suppliers of key components and assemblies
• Excellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse system requirements and derive detailed hardware requirements
• Experience of debugging & testing new hardware designs
• Previous experience of the full hardware design lifecycle and presenting designs for peer and formal design reviews
• Self-motivated, with an aptitude to problem solve and drive difficult issues to conclusion
• Experience in writing technical reports / documentation

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Hardware Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!