Our client, an international player in the optical communications market, is recruiting a Hardware Engineer for its HQ near Edinburgh. The candidate will deliver products to the telecom/datacom monitoring, test/measurement and transport segments. Role Requirements • Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements for new designs and improvements • Capabilities in schematic capture and PCB layout • Ability to select components for designs in relation to performance, cost, availability, etc • Design verification of new cards and systems • Work closely with mechanical, firmware and software engineers to integrate hardware designs into products • Work with operations engineers to release detailed design packs to manufacturing • Work with manufacturing and software engineers to help develop production test solutions Essential Skills and Experience • Qualified to degree level in Electronic Engineering or equivalent discipline • Relevant work experience • An enthusiasm to learn new skills Ability to comply with the UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures (see link below); https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting Advantageous • Cadence toolset experience • Regulatory qualification (EMC, safety) of electronic products • Understanding of power supply design. • Understanding of signal integrity for high-speed digital design. • Understanding of FPGA architectures • Understanding of processors and different memory systems The role comes with a highly competitive salary package: optional pre-tax pension contribution, 28 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays), performance-related bonus scheme, fantastic working environment. Please get in touch with your CV if you feel this opportunity is a brilliant match for your skill-set, your experience and your talent.