Staff Hardware Engineer

Entrust Corp.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is looking for a Principal (Staff) Hardware Engineer to lead the development of secure, high-performance hardware platforms. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high-speed digital design and embedded systems. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth, emphasizing the importance of innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Career Growth

Flexible work options

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-speed digital design, embedded systems, and secure product development.
• Proven track record of leading hardware design efforts and delivering complex systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure hardware platforms.
• Provide architectural direction and technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Ensure hardware designs meet security certification standards.

Skills

High-speed digital design

Embedded systems

Secure product development

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools (preferably Altium)

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and technically competent Principal (Staff) Hardware Engineer to lead and drive the development of secure, high-performance hardware platforms. This role is critical to the success of our next-generation product roadmap and will involve technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring of engineering talent. The Principal Engineer will take ownership of complex hardware subsystems and influence architectural decisions across multiple product lines. This position requires a deep understanding of secure hardware design, high-speed digital systems, and regulatory compliance, with a proven ability to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure hardware platforms, including high-speed digital systems and embedded architectures.
• Provide architectural direction and technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Software, and Security teams to define hardware requirements and align with business goals.
• Ensure hardware designs meet security certification standards and regulatory compliance (EMC, safety, etc.).
• Drive innovation in hardware design, prototyping, and validation processes.
• Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in design methodology, tool usage, and product quality.
• Represent hardware engineering in cross-functional planning and system demos.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in high-speed digital design, embedded systems, and secure product development.
• Proven track record of leading hardware design efforts and delivering complex systems.
• Expertise in:
  • 32/64-bit processor platforms
  • FPGAs and microcontrollers
  • Signal integrity, EMC, and safety standards
  • ECAD tools (preferably Altium)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience with:
  • Embedded C or Rust
  • Linux and U-Boot
  • VHDL for FPGA development
• Prior involvement in products requiring formal security accreditation.

Benefits and Culture

At Entrust, we don\'t just offer jobs - we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you\'re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we\'re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you\'re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn\'t stop there. At Entrust, we\'re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we\'re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you\'re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let\'s build a more secure world-together.

Apply Today

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Recruiter: Neha Rathore

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