Senior Hardware Engineer - High-Speed FPGA & SoC

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to support the delivery of high-performance digital hardware for self-protection systems on various platforms. You will engage in all stages of the hardware lifecycle including design, integration, and testing. Required qualifications include experience in circuit design and a relevant degree. The role offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Access to mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme

Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Referral program financial reward

Flexible benefits budget

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in designing high speed digital Printed Circuit Boards.
• Practical experience of debugging and testing new designs.
• Knowledge of integrating in-house and COTS modules.

Responsibilities

• Support throughout the hardware lifecycle, from requirements analysis to delivery.
• Document and record work products and provide plans and progress reports.
• Work within a multi-disciplined team to solve integration problems.

Skills

Circuit design

FPGA design

Debugging and testing

System level requirements analysis

Design for EMC and EMI

Hands-on integration experience

Communication protocols

Education

HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

Simulation design tools

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to support the delivery of high-performance digital hardware for self-protection systems on various platforms. You will engage in all stages of the hardware lifecycle including design, integration, and testing. Required qualifications include experience in circuit design and a relevant degree. The role offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits package.