Lead Hardware Platform Engineer: High-Speed PCB & SoC

Arm Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited in the UK seeks Electronics Engineers to help craft the next generation of hardware platforms and SoC solutions. Join Arm’s Hardware Platform team, based in Cambridge or Manchester, working on embedded compute platforms with FPGAs and SoCs to support software development and validation for partners and internal teams.

You will design and commission new hardware platforms, define PCB routing guidelines, and collaborate across global teams.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electronics, embedded compute systems and board design.
• Expertise in high-speed digital design and IO interfaces (PCIe Gen 5/6/7, LPDDR5/6).
• In-depth knowledge of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity from a board design perspective.
• Extensive knowledge of PCB stack-up definition and controlled impedance routing.
• Proficiency with schematic entry and driving PCB layout (Cadence OrCAD/Allegro).
• Experience with lab equipment for embedded hardware debug (oscilloscopes, VNAs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to document designs and test plans.
• Delivery focused with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission new hardware platforms.
• Define PCB routing guidelines, topologies and SI/PI analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams to meet schedules.
• Assist with planning and scheduling estimates to ensure project timescales are met.

Skills

High-speed digital design

PCB design

SI/PI techniques

Cadence OrCAD

Allegro PCB

FPGA/CPLD experience

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Cadence OrCAD CIS

Allegro PCB Suite

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Arm Limited in the UK seeks Electronics Engineers to help craft the next generation of hardware platforms and SoC solutions. Join Arm’s Hardware Platform team, based in Cambridge or Manchester, working on embedded compute platforms with FPGAs and SoCs to support software development and validation for partners and internal teams.

You will design and commission new hardware platforms, define PCB routing guidelines, and collaborate across global teams.