Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join its core R&D team. This role involves designing advanced electronic systems for mission-critical applications in national security and spectrum intelligence, offering both impact and autonomy in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Flat team structure

Personal impact and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in schematic design and PCB layout.
• Hands-on expertise in embedded C/Assembler for hardware interfacing.
• Familiarity with PCIe, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and other high-speed protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and verify advanced electronic circuits and systems.
• Own schematic capture and PCB layout for digital, analog, and mixed-signal boards.
• Develop embedded systems using FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog), microcontrollers, and SOCs.

Skills

Schematic design

Embedded C/Assembler

High-speed protocols

Linux-based embedded systems

Board-level debugging

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Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Cambridge

A fast-growing technology company working at the forefront of RF and spectrum monitoring is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join its core R&D team. You’ll take ownership of high-speed digital hardware, embedded systems, and FPGA-based designs — helping shape advanced solutions used in national security, electronic warfare, and spectrum intelligence.

If you're looking for meaningful, technically challenging work with real-world deployment, this role offers both impact and autonomy.

What You’ll Do

• Design, prototype, and verify advanced electronic circuits and systems
• Own schematic capture and PCB layout for digital, analog, and mixed-signal boards
• Develop embedded systems using FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog), microcontrollers, and SOCs
• Support full product lifecycle — from lab integration to production and field deployment
• Collaborate across RF, firmware, software, and mechanical teams
• Maintain design documentation and test tools using GitLab for version control

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in schematic design and PCB layout
• Hands-on expertise in embedded C/Assembler for hardware interfacing
• Familiarity with PCIe, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and other high-speed protocols
• Background in Linux-based embedded systems
• Confident using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and performing board-level debugging
• Precise, self-starting mindset with strong ownership and follow-through

Bonus Points For Any

• Knowledge of RF testing (VNA, spectrum analyzers, power meters)
• Experience with Software Defined Radio and DSP principles
• Understanding of RF and radio system architecture
• Comfort with mechanical and RF prototyping

What’s on Offer

• Solve mission-critical challenges in RF spectrum intelligence and security
• Work on complete product cycles — from concept to deployment
• Hybrid working, flexible hours, and a flat team structure
• Personal impact, learning opportunities, and technical ownership

If you're ready to go beyond generic hardware work and build systems that matter, apply now.