Lead Hardware Engineer

Damia Group LTD; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technical consultancy firm is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to spearhead PCB design projects. This role demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, as you will be responsible for designing complex hardware using FPGAs and SoCs, while also mentoring junior engineers. You will work on exciting projects that involve signal processing and developing Linux device drivers. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including a pension contribution and a cycle-to-work scheme. If you are passionate about hardware engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

10% company pension contribution

Life insurance

Income protection

Cycle to work scheme

EV car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in designing PCBs using FPGAs and SoCs.
• Strong academic background in Maths and Physics.

Responsibilities

• Designing PCBs and implementing algorithms in VHDL.
• Managing PCB layout and leading junior team members.

Skills

PCB Design

FPGA Development

VHDL

Embedded C/C++

Project Management

Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PhD in a Numerate Discipline

Tools

OrCAD

Job description

Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa GBP70,000

All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance.

My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal
filtering.

You need to have the tech skills, but also ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members.

The candidate will be responsible for:
* designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering;
* simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs;
* 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;
* mentoring and leading others.

A typical candidate will:
* 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 3 years or more experience in at least one of the following areas:
1. complex PCB design;
2. FPGA development in VHDL;
3. software development experience in Embedded C/C++.

Remuneration:
* Salary dependent on experience.
* Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.
* 25 days holiday plus standard UK public holidays.
* 10% company contribution to pension.
* Life insurance.
* Income protection.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* EV car scheme.

Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa GBP70,000

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