Overview
Job Title: Lead Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire, GB
Business Unit: Abaco Business Unit
Posting Date: Sep 29, 2025
Type: Full-Time | Permanent | on site
Responsibilities
* Define engineering requirements in collaboration with customers and product managers
* Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated hardware, software, and mechanical solutions
* Component selection and schematic capture
* Oversee and review PCB layout
* Develop and verify FPGAs
* Conduct design reviews and produce documentation aligned with quality standards
* Drive rigorous verification to ensure product robustness
* Define production test strategies and support handover to manufacturing
* Provide lifecycle support including test, customer support, and obsolescence management
* Act as the technical authority and provide leadership across projects
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
* Proven experience in complex electronic hardware design and verification
* Strong understanding of embedded systems and computer architectures
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
* Experience designing for wide temperature ranges (-40°C to +85°C)
* Skilled in fault-finding and commissioning
* Experience working in cross-functional teams
* Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to evolving technical landscapes
* Proficiency with schematic capture tools (e.g., Mentor Dx-Designer)
* Hands-on experience with:
o Multi-core/multi-GHz SoC architectures
o DDR4 or similar high-speed memory interfaces
o High-speed serial interfaces (5GHz+), signal integrity, simulation
o Switch-mode power supply design and simulation
o FPGA/SoC development using VHDL or Verilog
o Interfaces like USB, Serial, Ethernet, I2C, SPI
Why Join Us?
* Work on mission-critical products that make a real-world impact
* Lead projects from concept to production in a collaborative, innovative environment
* Be part of a team that values technical excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement
* Enjoy opportunities for career growth, ownership, and recognition
Ready to lead the next generation of rugged embedded design? We’d love to hear from you — apply today!
Benefits
* Competitive pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave
* Health and Life Assurance
* Employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts
GDPR
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Security clearance
Please be aware that many roles at Abaco may be subject to security and export control restrictions. Roles may require meeting BPSS pre-employment screening criteria or full SC level security clearance. Security and export control requirements may limit roles based on nationality, place of birth, and residency status. For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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