Hardware Engineer

Intec Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK is seeking candidates with a strong academic background, typically a first class degree or PhD in a numerate subject. Responsibilities include simulating algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs, designing PCBs, and developing Linux device drivers. Ideal candidates should be self-motivating and possess strong presentation skills. This position offers an excellent benefits package and requires a background security check before starting on site.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong academic background typically including A's in A-level Maths and Physics.
• Aptitude to learn quickly and tackle challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and implement signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs.
• Design PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces, and analogue/RF signal filtering.
• Perform schematic capture using OrCAD.
• Manage PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly subcontractors.
• Set to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software.
• Develop Linux device drivers for hardware.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong verbal and written presentation skills

Knowledge of FPGA development in VHDL

PCB design and layout

Software development in embedded C/C++

Education

1st or 2.1 first degree in a numerate discipline

PhD in a numerate subject

Tools

OrCAD

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Guildford are looking for candidates who must have a strong academic background typically with a first class degree or PhD in a numerate subject such as physics, engineering or maths. We look for candidates with the aptitude to learn quickly and take on our customers most challenging problems. We help our staff develop the skills they need through on-the-job training coupled with readily available support and guidance

The Candidate

• be self-motivating, capable of working independently
• have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline
• have a strong academic background typically including A\'s in A-level Maths and Physics
• have strong verbal and written presentation skills
• have knowledge of at least one of the following areas: FPGA development in VHDL
• PCB design and layout
• software development in embedded C/C++.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs
• designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering
• performing schematic capture using OrCAD
• managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors
• setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software
• developing Linux device drivers for hardware.

Excellent benefits package.

Background security check will be required before working on site.