Hardware Engineer

Intec Recruitment Services Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Guildford seeks candidates with a strong academic background, particularly in numerate subjects. Applicants should have a 1st/2.1 degree or PhD and skills in FPGA development, PCB design, or embedded C/C++. Responsibilities include simulating algorithms in VHDL, managing PCB designs, and developing Linux drivers. Excellent benefits package available.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong academic background typically including A*'s in A-level Maths and Physics.
• Knowledge of FPGA development, PCB design, and software development.
• Aptitude to learn quickly and tackle challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Simulating and implementing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs.
• Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, and analog/RF signal filtering.
• Performing schematic capture using OrCAD.
• Managing PCB layout and fabrication subcontractors.
• Writing test firmware and software for PCBs.
• Developing Linux device drivers for hardware.

Skills

Self-motivating

Strong verbal and written presentation skills

Education

1st/2.1 first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline

Tools

VHDL

OrCAD

Embedded C/C++

Job description

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

Excellent benefits package.

Background security check will be required before working on site.