Space Hardware Engineer – Power Electronics & PICB

SII Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SII UK is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support an advanced research and development programme within the space sector, contributing to the development of next-generation electronic hardware and upgrading a processor-based subsystem for a satellite application.

A key focus is the design, development, integration and verification of a Power Interface Control Board (PICB) forming part of the upgraded architecture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience developing complex electronic hardware for high-reliability applications.
• Proven experience supporting board-level development from concept through verification.
• Experience with power electronics or power control boards is advantageous.
• Exposure to regulated industries such as space or aerospace is desirable.
• Experience in R&D or new product development environments.
• Understanding of environmental testing and hardware lifecycle processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development and validation of a PICB for an upgraded processor subsystem.
• Produce electronic hardware designs from concept to detailed implementation.
• Develop schematics, component selections and supporting technical documentation.
• Perform power distribution, power integrity and interface analysis.
• Support board-level integration, hardware bring-up and functional verification.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical input throughout the lifecycle.
• Define and execute hardware verification and qualification test plans.
• Investigate and resolve hardware issues uncovered during development and testing.
• Collaborate with systems, firmware, software and integration teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, reliability and engineering standards.
• Support prototype builds and hardware development with manufacturing partners.

Skills

Hardware design

Power management

Schematic capture

PCB design

DC-DC converters

Processor interfaces

Hardware integration

Debugging techniques

Test equipment

Documentation

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Mentor Graphics

Job description

SII UK is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support an advanced research and development programme within the space sector, contributing to the development of next-generation electronic hardware and upgrading a processor-based subsystem for a satellite application.

A key focus is the design, development, integration and verification of a Power Interface Control Board (PICB) forming part of the upgraded architecture.