Senior Hardware Digital Engineer

microTECH Global Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology organization is seeking a Senior Hardware Digital Engineer for a 6 to 9 month contract. The role involves designing high-performance digital hardware solutions for defense applications, requiring expertise in digital circuit design and FPGA development. Candidates must hold active SC Clearance and are encouraged to apply even if coming from adjacent industries.

Qualifications

• Expertise in logic gates, flip-flops, and state machines.
• Strong knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Practical experience with system-level hardware commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret customer requirements.
• Design and modify digital hardware architectures.
• Develop and simulate test benches using industry-standard tools.

Skills

Digital Circuit Design

FPGA Development

ASIC Development

HDL Proficiency

Embedded Systems

Mixed-Signal Design

Job description

Senior Hardware Digital Engineer
Contract Duration: 6 to 9 Months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Location: Onsite in Hastings (Hybrid working considered)
Security Clearance: SC Cleared (mandatory)
Company Overview:
Our client, an established engineering and technology organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Digital Engineer for an initial 6 to 9 month contract. This role plays a crucial part in delivering high-performance digital hardware solutions for defense sector applications.
Role Overview:
Working within a collaborative team environment, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in digital hardware engineering to design, verify, and integrate complex systems. While the focus is on defense-related projects, applicants from adjacent industries with relevant experience are encouraged .
Key Responsibilities:

-Analyse and interpret customer requirements
-Design and modify digital hardware architectures
-Develop and simulate test benches using industry-standard tools
-Contribute to technical reviews and design validation activities
-Maintain strict configuration control throughout the development lifecycle
-Perform hardware integration and system commissioning
-Support manufacturing and test teams during build and validation phasesEssential Skills & Experience:

-Digital Circuit Design: Expertise in logic gates, flip-flops, and state machines
-FPGA & ASIC Development: Experience in designing and implementing FPGAs and ASICs
-HDL Proficiency: Strong knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog
-Embedded Systems: Familiarity with microprocessor and microcontroller architectures
-Mixed-Signal Design: Understanding of ADCs, DACs, and analog/digital interfaces
-Hardware design and verification against formal requirements
-Experience in requirements capture, work package planning, and effort estimation
-Competence in both analogue and digital hardware design modifications
-Practical experience with system-level hardware commissioning
-Understanding of RTCA/DO-254 development processes (preferred)Working Conditions:

-Onsite Requirement: Presence in Hastings is required; hybrid work model available after initial ramp-up
-Security Clearance: Candidates must hold active SC Clearance