Hardware Engineer

Intec Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in the UK is seeking candidates with a strong academic background for a role requiring FPGA development and PCB design. Ideal candidates will hold a first-class degree or PhD in a numerate subject such as physics or engineering. Responsibilities include simulating algorithms and managing PCB fabrication. Excellent benefits package provided.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong academic background typically including A's in A-level Maths and Physics.
• Aptitude to learn quickly and take on challenging problems.
• Experience in signal and image processing algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs.
• Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, and high-speed network interfaces.
• Managing PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly.

Skills

Self-motivating

Verbal and written presentation skills

Knowledge of FPGA development in VHDL

PCB design and layout

Software development in embedded C/C++

Education

First degree (1st/2.1) or PhD in a numerate discipline

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++.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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Excellent benefits package.

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