Our client, a dominant force in the communications, defence, and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Hardware Development Engineer for a permanent role based in Hampshire. This opportunity offers flexible working arrangements, including onsite presence with some potential for hybrid work when possible.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary liaison with the manufacturing team to ensure strong alignment between hardware design and testing.
* Contribute to overall product development alongside 2 hardware designers, an FPGA engineer, a software engineer, and a mechanical engineer.
* Ownership of the design and delivery of hardware throughout the development lifecycle.
* Specification and design of high-speed digital boards for products and test equipment.
* Design, build, and test development and production test equipment.
* Co‑ordinate design efforts with mechanical, software, and system engineers.
* Prove hardware design testing and support systems testing stages.
* Produce development and production test processes and procedures, supporting manufacturing efforts and resolving production issues as needed.
Job Requirements
* Significant experience in hardware and electronics engineering.
* Strong understanding of test processes along with good design awareness.
* Full development lifecycle experience.
* Excellent understanding of electronic design fundamentals, high-speed digital design, and signal integrity.
* Proven expertise in digital circuit development.
* Proficiency in hardware testing and troubleshooting using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
* Experience with industry-standard CAD toolsets (e.g., Cadence or Mentor schematic & layout tools).
* Relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or a similar discipline.
* Must be a sole British national capable of obtaining UK security clearance.
Benefits
* Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge MOD‑related projects.
* Flexible working model with 4 days onsite and remote work on Fridays.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment within a multi‑disciplined team.
* Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
* Competitive compensation package.
If you are an experienced Hardware Development Engineer seeking a new opportunity within a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence, apply now to join our client's talented group!
Desired Skills and Experience
* Hardware
* Hardware development
* Full development life‑cycle
* High speed digital design
* Signal integrity
* Digital circuit development
* Hardware testing
* Troubleshooting
* Oscilloscopes
* Logic analysers
* Power supplies
* Multi‑meters
* CAD
* Cadence
* Mentor schematic
* Layout tools
* Design for test
* Design for manufacture
* C/C++/assembler/Python
* Firmware
* Software design
* Test specifications
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