Hardware Design Engineer

Oriole Networks; Paignton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks experienced Hardware Engineers to develop high-speed network interface cards. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless integration and perform hardware validation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in RF, signal processing, and hardware design, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware integration within RF/photonics/optics systems.
• Bachelor or Master degree in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of transceiver modules.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware integration issues.

Skills

Hardware Integration

RF Fundamentals

Signal Processing

Communication Skills

Scripting

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electronics Engineering

Physics

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Spectrum Analysers

Oscilloscopes

VNAs

Signal Generators

Job description

We are looking for experienced Hardware Engineers to develop a high-speed network interface card,collaborating with electrical, RF, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration in an exciting, ambitious environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and integration of transceiver module across photonic design, Network FPGA and hardware.
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation, integration and verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware integration issues at the board and system level.
• Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
• Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners for hardware bring-up and production support.
• Document integration procedures, test results, and design changes.
• Support EMC/EMI testing and compliance efforts.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on hardware architecture and layout.
  
  

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in hardware integration, preferably within RF/photonics/optics systems.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, signal processing and efficient power supplies
• Knowledge ofEMC implications of hard speed transmission
• Scripting and automation, such as TCL and Python.
• Knowledge of thermal and mechanical considerations in hardware design.
• A humble attitude and good communication skills.
• Ability to create an understanding of complex ideas, concepts and designs to a variety of audiences from multiple backgrounds.
• Bachelor or Master degree in electronics engineering, physics, or other relevant fields or experience within the industry.

Experience with some/all of the following would be beneficial:

• Experience with lab equipment, such as; spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, VNAs, and signal generators.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
• Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware debugging.