Job Description
Company Overview:
* Our client, an established engineering and technology organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Digital Engineer for an initial 6 to 9 month contract.
* This role plays a crucial part in delivering high-performance digital hardware solutions for defense sector applications.
Role Overview:
Working within a collaborative team environment, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in digital hardware engineering to design, verify, and integrate complex systems.
While the focus is on defense-related projects, applicants from adjacent industries with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse and interpret customer requirements
* Design and modify digital hardware architectures
* Develop and simulate test benches using industry-standard tools
* Contribute to technical reviews and design validation activities
* Maintain strict configuration control throughout the development lifecycle
* Perform hardware integration and system commissioning
* Support manufacturing and test teams during build and validation phases
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Digital Circuit Design: Expertise in logic gates, flip-flops, and state machinesFPGA & ASIC Development:
* Experience in designing and implementing FPGAs and ASICsHDL Proficiency:
* Strong knowledge of VHDL and/or VerilogEmbedded Systems:
* Familiarity with microprocessor and microcontroller architecturesMixed-Signal Design:
* Understanding of ADCs, DACs, and analog/digital interfacesHardware design and verification against formal requirements
* Experience in requirements capture, work package planning, and effort estimation
* Competence in both analogue and digital hardware design modifications
* Practical experience with system-level hardware commissioningUnderstanding of RTCA/DO-254 development processes (preferred)Working Conditions:
Onsite Requirement:
Presence in Hastings is required; hybrid work model available after initial ramp-upSecurity Clearance: Candidates must hold active SC Clearance