Hardware Engineer

Intec Recruitment; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology client in Guildford is seeking candidates with strong academic backgrounds in numerate disciplines like physics or engineering. The selected individual will work on exciting projects involving FPGA development, PCB design, and embedded software, supported by an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a PhD or top degree.
• A's in A-level Maths and Physics highly desirable.
• Knowledge in FPGA development, PCB design, and embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and implement algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs.
• Design PCBs and manage their fabrication.
• Develop Linux device drivers for hardware.

Skills

Verbal and written presentation skills

Self-motivating

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of VHDL

PCB design and layout

Embedded C/C++ development

Education

First class degree or PhD in a numerate discipline

A-levels in Maths and Physics (A's)

Tools

OrCAD

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++.

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.