Senior Hardware Engineer

Ultra; Tring; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in communications is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer in Tring, offering a hybrid working model and a focus on satellite communications technology. You will be responsible for designing and testing hardware systems, collaborating with a UK team and contributing to major projects within a dynamic R&D environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in circuit design and firmware development, along with a degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday + option to buy 5 more

Life Assurance

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded firmware development in C/C++, assembly.
• Knowledge of processor platforms like Microchip/Atmel, ARM.
• Experience with military and FCC/EN/IEC standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design printed circuit boards with analog and digital components.
• Provide technical support to production and engineering teams.
• Debug complex hardware issues and integrate hardware with software.

Skills

Design of digital and analog circuits

Embedded firmware development in C/C++

VHDL for FPGA development

Understanding of firmware development lifecycle

Proficiency with CADStar or equivalent PCB design tools

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related Science subject

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Description

Based in Tring with hybrid working options available and a 9-day fortnight working pattern.

Full-time or part-time applications considered.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS Clearance.

Our team at Ultra I&C Communications is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer specializing in Satcom and Troposcatter technology.

At Ultra I&C, you will operate in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on R&D and expanding our product range.

Joining a small team, you will have significant control and input, steering product direction with support from the larger organization.

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing satellite communications hardware from concept through to detailed design and testing.

Scope:

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Senior Hardware Engineer will work closely with a UK-based team of up to 8 members and occasionally collaborate with the larger Montreal team.

Projects will vary from small customization tasks to large new product developments, with durations from a few days to 6-9 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design printed circuit boards with analog and digital components
• Develop firmware to support hardware
• Provide technical support to production and engineering teams
• Participate in electronic design reviews and provide feedback
• Develop and execute test plans for analog and digital boards
• Debug complex hardware issues
• Perform requirements analysis from system to firmware level
• Integrate hardware with software components
• Suggest improvements to tools, processes, and techniques for quality and efficiency
• Contribute to project goals balancing requirements, schedule, and cost
• Assist in customer meetings with documentation and presentations
• Estimate effort for hardware and firmware tasks and adhere to schedules
• Review technical proposals and assist in bid efforts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Design of digital and analog circuits
• Analog simulation skills
• Experience in embedded firmware development in C/C++, assembly, debugging, emulation, and simulation
• Knowledge of processor platforms like Microchip/Atmel, ARM, Renesas, Freescale
• VHDL for FPGA development
• Embedded PC module integration
• Design using AMD Xilinx and Intel Altera devices
• Experience with serial communications like Ethernet, USB, PCIe
• Knowledge of protocols such as USB, UART, I2C, SPI
• Understanding of microcontroller startup processes
• Knowledge of EMC standards and design principles
• Experience with military and FCC/EN/IEC standards is advantageous
• Power budgeting at system level
• PCB design constraints including impedance, current, stack-up
• Proficiency with CADStar or equivalent PCB design tools
• FPGA module design and testing experience
• Ability to interpret hardware schematics
• Experience with version control and bug tracking systems
• Understanding of firmware development lifecycle
• Knowledge of power converters (AC-DC, DC-DC)

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related Science subject, or equivalent experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance

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Notice

Due to project requirements, candidates may need to obtain security clearance or handle export-controlled material.

Our Benefits

We offer flexible benefits including:

• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + option to buy 5 more
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working hours and early Friday finishes
• Pension contributions
• Additional benefits like gym discounts, retail, childcare vouchers, cycle schemes

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