Senior Hardware Engineer

CRFS Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge hardware designs for spectrum monitoring. This role involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including circuit design, PCB layout, and prototyping. You will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure product quality and support. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in embedded systems and debugging, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you are passionate about hardware engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong PCB layout experience and knowledge of various bus protocols.
• Experience in FPGA design and embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware designs including circuit design, prototyping, and support.
• Produce design documentation and manage project timelines.

Skills

PCB layout experience

Knowledge of bus protocols (PCIe, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)

FPGA design using Verilog or VHDL

Experience using Linux embedded systems

Embedded software in C and Assembler

System test and characterization

Debugging and fault finding

Hand soldering skills

Debugging skills using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Knowledge of Software Defined Radios

Knowledge of RF test and measurement techniques

High-speed digital design

Radio systems architecture

Radio circuit simulation and design

Rapid prototyping of RF designs

Tools

Gitlab

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our team.

Reporting to the Hardware Development Manager, you will work on multiple hardware designs and a wide range of products for spectrum monitoring.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the following, including but not limited to:

• Hardware development including detailed circuit design, prototyping, test and verification, system integration, and support in production.
• Develop Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts, assemblies, and systems for manufacture.
• Prototype and test new designs and fix issues.
• Produce design documentation to allow long-term support of the product.
• Archive designs (software and hardware) to ensure company intellectual property is preserved.
• Develop bespoke test tools for your designs, as required, using Gitlab for version control and as part of collaborative software development.
• Plan and prioritize your work to ensure that project timescales are met.
• Provide weekly status reports/updates on your projects.
• Liaise, as required, with manufacturing, product management, marketing, and after-sales support teams.

Requirements

• PCB layout experience.
• Knowledge of bus protocols PCIe, SPI, I2C, Ethernet.
• Experience in FPGA design using Verilog or VHDL design language.
• Experience using Linux embedded systems.
• Experience in using microcontrollers and SOC devices.
• Experience in writing embedded software in C and Assembler.
• Experience with system test and characterization.
• Ability to debug and fault find.
• Hand soldering skills for prototype modifications.
• Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ability to be flexible and work independently or as part of a team, as required.
• Proactive self-starter, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for quality.
• Knowledge of Software Defined Radios and Digital Signal Processing algorithms.
• Knowledge of RF test and measurement techniques using VNA, spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital design.
• Knowledge of radio systems architecture.
• Knowledge of radio circuit simulation and design.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping of RF designs and mechanical structures.

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