Digital Hardware Engineering Lead

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Digital Hardware Engineering Lead to drive the design and development of cutting-edge radar systems. This role involves leading complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery, focusing on hardware specifications and system integration. You'll work closely with a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing radar technology and addressing emerging threats. With flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the defence sector while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Green Car Scheme

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Strong background in Electronics Engineering with focus on digital design.
• Experience in data analysis and system integration processes.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to design and development of advanced radar systems.
• Leading hardware and digital subsystem integration efforts.

Skills

Electronics Engineering

Data Analysis (MATLAB, Excel)

System Integration

High-Speed Digital Communications

Radar Systems Experience

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

STEM Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

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Digital Hardware Engineering Lead, Newport, Wales

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Digital Hardware Engineering Lead

Location: Cowes

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme

What you’ll be doing:

• Contributing to the overall design and development of advanced radar systems, supporting the growth of new products from concept through to delivery
• Leading the definition and integration of hardware and digital subsystem interfaces, including high-speed data, control, and calibration signals
• Developing hardware specifications and architectures for digital components, including both bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions
• Translating signal processing concepts into real-world solutions through modelling, simulation, and requirement definition
• Defining and coordinating system timing strategies to enable efficient scheduling and real-time performance across subsystems
• Supporting system-level testing, calibration, and design assurance activities to ensure product performance and reliability

Your skills and experiences:

Essential skills:

• Strong background in Electronics Engineering, with a focus on digital high-speed and complex design
• Experience in data analysis using tools such as MATLAB or Excel
• Degree in electronics engineering, physics preferred but could have any STEM degree, or experience equivalent
• Understanding of system integration and design assurance processes
• Familiarity with high-speed digital communications
• Solid grasp of all hardware disciplines, with multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge
• Previous experience working with radar systems, particularly AESAs (Active Electronically Scanned Arrays)

Additional benefits include a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and possibly an annual incentive.

The Future Radar team:

Join us in shaping the future of radar technology. We are evolving our radar portfolio, enhancing existing and developing new radar products to address emerging threats in Future Air Dominance. With strong collaboration from our customers and investment in talent, our strategy is to stay at the forefront of defence innovation.

The Digital Hardware Engineering Lead will focus on the electronic aspects of hardware design, leading complex engineering efforts across the full development lifecycle, from requirements to system integration, customer acceptance, and support.

Our workplace in Cowes is accessible from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service.

We offer flexible working hours to help you balance work and personal life, including options for flexible start and finish times.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We value diversity, reward integrity and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss possible reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, including 5-10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly.