Senior Hardware Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join their dynamic Hardware Development team. This role offers the chance to design cutting-edge PCBs using advanced technologies like FPGAs and SoCs, while also mentoring fellow engineers. If you have a strong background in complex PCB design and FPGA development, along with experience in embedded C++, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-quality, secure solutions in a collaborative environment. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant impact on the future of hardware engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in complex PCB design and FPGA development.
• Strong background in VHDL and embedded C++ software development.

Responsibilities

• Design PCBs with FPGAs, high-speed interfaces, and RF filtering.
• Simulate and implement signal processing algorithms in VHDL.
• Mentor and lead team members in hardware development.

Skills

PCB Design

VHDL Development

Embedded C++

Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PhD in a Numerate Discipline

Tools

OrCAD

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our growing Hardware Development team. The successful applicant will collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions.

Main responsibilities of the Senior Hardware Engineer include:

1. Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed network interfaces, and RF signal filtering;
2. Simulating and implementing signal and image processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs;
3. Performing schematic capture using OrCAD;
4. Managing PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly subcontractors;
5. Setting up PCBs, including writing test firmware and software;
6. Developing Linux device drivers for hardware;
7. Mentoring and leading team members.

To be the ideal Senior Hardware Engineer, you should:

• Hold a good first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline;
• Have 5 or more years of experience in complex PCB design;
• Have FPGA development experience in VHDL;
• Have software development experience in embedded C++.

Candidates will be considered for Security Clearance (SC) once the job has been accepted.