Hardware Engineers in Chelmsford, Essex

hackajob is partnering directly with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to hire for this role. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Hardware Engineer Great Baddow (Hybrid working) Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. We are seeking an experienced and driven Hardware Engineer to join our growing capability team focused on the development of advanced RF systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on hardware specialist with deep expertise in RF, FPGA, and high-speed digital design, who thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment and excels in delivering innovative hardware solutions from concept through to demonstrator. Design and develop RF and high-speed digital hardware solutions, including RF front ends, FPGA-based processing platforms, and mixed-signal systems from concept through to demonstrator (TRL 2-6+). FPGA & SoC Implementation: Develop high-quality, complex FPGA designs on Xilinx devices, leveraging a strong understanding of FPGA and SoC architectures to deliver high-performance embedded processing solutions. Perform RF and analogue PCB circuit design and layout from VLF through to microwave frequencies, alongside high-speed digital PCB design incorporating FPGAs, SoCs, ADCs, and DACs. Strong background in RF hardware engineering, particularly in Radar and/or Electronic Warfare domains (or related). Proven ability to produce high-quality, complex FPGA designs on Xilinx devices. Experience in high-speed digital PCB circuit design and layout, including FPGAs, SoCs, ADCs, and DACs. Good understanding of RF subsystems, including antennas, front-end electronics, and signal chains. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.