Hardware Design Engineer (Senior)

Join to apply for the Hardware Design Engineer (Senior) role at PA Consulting 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Hardware Design Engineer (Senior) role at PA Consulting Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Company Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. Company Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job Description We are looking for a senior hardware engineer with an embedded systems focus to develop electronic platforms for defence and security applications. You will be called upon to develop solutions at the system level as well as take on the detailed electronic design work required to realise your concept. Although this role is focussed on defence and security applications, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to other sectors in which we are active including healthcare and consumer. Sharing ideas across sectors is embedded within our way of working. Examples of key technologies for our current projects include: Software Defined Radio Embedded Linux, RTOS and bare metal applications on custom design platforms Ultra-low power electronics and firmware including a broad range of communication technologies (Cellular, WiFi, BLE, DECT NR+, Zigbee, Sub 1GHz, NFC) Microcontrollers using a range of peripherals (RTC, SPI, I2C, UART, Crypto Engines, DMA, ADCs, USB, AI/ML accelerators) Microprocessor systems using a range of peripherals Clients often approach us with unique challenges that require a creative outlook and an adaptable skill set. Flexible working – We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance. Qualifications This is a HARDWARE focussed role with experience solving tough problems within more than one of the following areas: Well versed in a breadth of core electronics disciplines including analogue and digital circuit design and a deep understanding of embedded systems. An excellent understanding of key embedded technologies including FPGA, high-end CPUs and SoCs, high speed communication techniques and DDRx memory. Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service. Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU and US and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience. Someone not afraid to be ‘Hands-on’ and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench. We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Additional Information Life At PA encompasses our peoples\’ experience at PA. It\’s about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We\’re focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Life at PA here. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations – Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PA Consulting by 2x Get notified about new Senior Hardware Design Engineer jobs in Melbourn, England, United Kingdom . 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