Senior Hardware Engineer

Oho Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oho Group is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer in Guildford to own complex electronic designs from concept through production. You will work on PCBs, FPGA development, embedded software and high-speed interfaces, collaborating with engineers across disciplines.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware ownership, schematic capture, layout management and testing, with opportunities to mentor other engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree or PhD in a numerate/technical discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in Embedded C/C++ development.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work across hardware and software boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Designing complex PCBs incorporating FPGAs, SoCs and high-speed interfaces
• Working with analogue/RF signal filtering
• Developing and implementing signal, image and data processing algorithms using VHDL
• Schematic capture and hardware design
• Managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly activities
• Bringing PCBs into operation
• Writing test firmware and software
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to other engineers

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree or PhD in a numerate/technical discipline

Tools

VHDL

Job description

We are currently working with a specialist technology organisation that is looking to recruit an experienced Hardware Engineer.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working on complex electronic systems and wants genuine ownership of projects from design through to implementation.

You'll be working across areas including PCB design, FPGA development, embedded software and high-speed electronics, with the opportunity to work alongside engineers from other disciplines.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing complex PCBs incorporating FPGAs, SoCs and high-speed interfaces
• Working with analogue/RF signal filtering
• Developing and implementing signal, image and data processing algorithms using VHDL
• Schematic capture and hardware design
• Managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly activities
• Bringing PCBs into operation
• Writing test firmware and software
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to other engineers

What we're looking for

Our client is looking for someone with:

• A relevant degree or PhD in a numerate/technical discipline
• 3+ years' relevant engineering experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience in at least one of:
• Embedded C/C++ development

The strongest candidates will be technically curious, comfortable working independently and capable of operating across hardware and software boundaries.