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Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

JR United Kingdom

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

15 days ago

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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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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.

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