Lead Hardware Engineer

All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance.

My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering. You need to have the tech skills, but also ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering;
• simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs;
• performing schematic capture using OrCAD;
• managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors;
• setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software;
• developing Linux device drivers for hardware;
• mentoring and leading others.

A typical candidate will:

• be self-motivating, capable of working independently;
• have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline;
• have a strong academic background typically including A's in A-level Maths and Physics;
• have strong verbal and written presentation skills;
• have 3 years or more experience in at least one of the following areas: 1. complex PCB design; 2. FPGA development in VHDL; 3. software development experience in embedded C/C++.

Remuneration:

• Salary dependent on experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.
• 25 days holiday plus standard UK public holidays.
• 10% company contribution to pension.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV car scheme.