Hardware Design Lead Stevenage or Bristol 3-4 days p/w on site Inside IR35 Competitve Market rates Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for a skilled Hardware Design Lead to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working with a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, focusing on the design and development of high-speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Technical Lead/Architect and collaborating with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to specify elegant and optimised solutions. Responsible for the detailed design of high-speed digital aspects and leading all electronics design activities through the full product development lifecycle. Job Requirements: Experience in complex, high-speed digital electronics design Proficient in MPSoC FPGA, DDR and Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnect design Experience with SI and PI Analysis Familiarity with VHDL for supporting board-level test and debug Understanding of DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing, and optical sensors Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration with cross-functional teams Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role Proven ability to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery Excellent skills in configuring and documenting designs to a high professional standard If you are a proficient Hardware Design Lead with a passion for developing innovative solutions in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team