Senior Hardware Engineer

HENSOLDT AG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Job summary

HENSOLDT UK, Kelvin Hughes Limited, is seeking a highly capable electronics design engineer to contribute across the development lifecycle of maritime radar electronics. You will translate system requirements into robust board-level designs, perform high-speed digital and analogue design, and verify with test specifications.

Collaboration across engineering and manufacturing is essential. The role requires a degree in electronics, strong CAD skills (Orcad/Altium), and hands-on FPGA/VHDL and

Qualifications

• Good degree in electronics or related subject.
• Strong teamwork and organisation skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience with CAD tools for circuit/PCB design and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design high speed digital circuits and simulate analogue sections.
• Bridge firmware and hardware with FPGA using VHDL/Embedded C.
• Use CAD tools for circuit/PCB design and verification.
• Develop and write test specifications for hardware assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on hardware test solutions.
• Contribute to product development lifecycle from design to reporting.
• Travel within the UK as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Self-motivation

English proficiency

Experience with electronic equipment

FPGA/VHDL embedded C

CAD tools for circuit/PCB design and 0

Education

A good quality degree or equivalent in electronics related subject

Tools

Orcad

Altium

MATLAB

Job description

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• Design high speed digital designs and simulate the analogue sections. Knowledge of Orcad and Altium schematic entry and layout would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of multilayer PCB design, layout and signal integrity
• Working experience of FPGAs using VHDL/Embedded C to bridge firmware/hardware design would be distinct advantageous
• Programming experience in MATLAB
• Experience using scripts to configure and test designs with a high Software content
• Experience interfacing and configuring RF and associated design would be advantageous
• Hardware Test and verification of new electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Use of Silicon Expert to pre-empt obsolescence and / or long lead item issues.
• Product support and troubleshooting of existing electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Acting as an interface between Engineering and manufacturing with respect to Introduction of hardware test solutions.
• Involvement in a product through its development lifecycle, including initial design, development, test, and report writing.
• Translates system requirement specifications into board-level designs; ensures robust verification, including writing of test specifications and circuit descriptions.
• Owns technical task breakdown and identification of key risks
• Participation in Design Reviews and appropriate use of Configuration Control.
• Travel within the UK may be required and is considered an occasional feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Requirements

• Sound inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Organisation and time management
• Self-motivational skills
• Evidence of producing high quality, right first-time designs on time and within budget
• Good command of written and verbal English
• Experience working on similar electronic equipment.
• Experience with CAD tools for circuit / PCB design and simulation

Qualifications

• A good quality degree or equivalent in electronics related subject

Employee Health & Safety Compliance

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.

About HENSOLDT UK

HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems. HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited employs over 170 employees and are headquartered in Enfield, North London. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with SharpEye and its market leading navigation and tactical radar display systems.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.