Lead Hardware Engineer
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A leading UK technology company specialising in advanced imaging and high-performance electronics is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to take ownership of complex, high-speed hardware designs.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who enjoys working on technically challenging products and seeing designs through from concept to production.
The Role
You will lead the development of FPGA-centric, high-speed electronic systems used in specialist imaging and industrial applications. Working closely with firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams, you will deliver robust, production-ready hardware.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading complex hardware design projects from concept to production
* Designing high-speed digital schematics (up to 50 Gbps)
* Defining system and subsystem architectures
* Chairing formal design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)
* Supporting verification, validation, and compliance
* Evaluating and introducing new technologies
* Producing clear technical documentation
About You
You will be an experienced electronics engineer with a strong background in high-speed digital design.
Essential:
* Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
* 8+ years’ experience in hardware/electronics design
* Strong experience with FPGAs, processors, and power systems
* Proven full product lifecycle experience
* Confident with schematic capture (Altium preferred)
* Strong hands-on testing and debugging skills
Desirable:
* Imaging systems experience
* DDR, PCIe Gen4+, SERDES, MIPI, LVDS
* High-speed PCB and EMI/EMC knowledge
* JTAG / XJTAG
* Experience in regulated industries
Package and Benefits
* Competitive basic salary
* Bonus (up to 20%)
* Hybrid working
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Health and wellbeing benefits
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Why Apply
* Work on cutting-edge electronics and imaging products
* High level of technical ownership and influence
* Long-term career development in a growing technology business
* Supportive, engineering-led culture