At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and test high-speed digital electronics for cutting-edge aerospace systems.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm known for innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the aerospace industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that engineers a brighter future through technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics Engineering or related STEM field; experience with high-speed digital design.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
The Digital hardware engineer would be responsible for design, commissioning and test of high-speed digital electronics hardware, i.e. Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA's) on complex systems for airborne Radar products.
Job Responsibilities:
- Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs
- Documenting and recording deliverables
- Supporting integration & verification activities at hardware and system level
- Keeping designs under configuration control
- Providing progress reports
Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
- Essential:
- Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or other STEM-based subject
- Experience of designing high-speed digital electronics using the latest FPGA and / or microprocessor devices and high-speed interconnect technology
- Experience in schematic capture using Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA) DxDesigner or similar tools
- Experience of high-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4)
- Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc.
- Functional simulation & timing analysis / constraints at circuit level
- Experience of PCB layout, working closely with and providing guidance to PCB layout engineers on high-speed digital designs
- Hands on experience of integrating hardware, firmware & software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCA's
- Ability to coordinate day-to-day technical activities, liaising closely with the lead engineer / digital hardware lead & other engineering disciplines
- Experience of liaising with Manufacturing / Production colleagues and external suppliers of key components and assemblies
- Desirable:
- Relevant experience in the Aerospace/Defence industry or on other complex / high-reliability systems
- Ability to analyse system requirements and derive detailed hardware requirements
- Experience of signal integrity & power integrity analysis (SI/PI) at board level
- Knowledge of FPGA / Software coding languages (VHDL, C, Assembler)
Qualifications:
- Honours or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering or related STEM subject
- UK citizenship is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance
- Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage
Digital Electronics Hardware Engineer in Edinburgh employer: Quest Global Services
Quest Global is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development through training and certifications, while our hybrid working model ensures a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the aerospace and defense sector.
