Senior Digital Design Engineer in Southampton

Join our client as a Senior Electronic Digital Design Engineer and be at the forefront of innovative defence technology solutions! In this critical role, you will develop high-performance, power-efficient digital subsystem components for cutting-edge applications in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), RF communication, sensors, and more.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Required Skills:

* Bachelor\’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

* Proven experience in digital circuit design, simulation, implementation, and testing

* Hands-on expertise with FPGA and microprocessor-based systems

* Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O circuits, power management, and fault monitoring

* Ability to capture, develop, and verify digital subsystem requirements from R&D to full product lifecycle

* Proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and integrating digital and analog designs

* Knowledge of safety, reliability, and obsolescence management practices

* Experience with rapid prototyping for urgent operational requests (UOR)

Nice to Have Skills:

* Experience with RF communication systems, radar, and ground search systems

* Familiarity with GNSS anti-jam/anti-spoof technologies, array-based directional antennas, or eLORAN systems

* Understanding of environmental factors such as temperature and vibration testing

* Experience designing manufacturing test jigs

* Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance for reliability and safety xiskglj

Preferred Education and Experience:

* Bachelor\’s or higher degree in Electronics Engineering or closely related discipline

* Several years of experience in the defence or related high-tech industries, working on digital electronics and embedded systems

Other Requirements:

* Willingness to achieve UK SC security clearance; UK citizenship and residence for the past 5 years required

* Strong collaboration skills and ability to engage with clients throughout development phases