Senior Hardware Engineer

Senior Hardware Engineer

Job Function

Design high speed digital designs and simulate the analogue sections. Knowledge of Orcad and Altium schematic entry and layout would be advantageous.

Knowledge of multilayer PCB design, layout and signal integrity

Working experience of FPGAs using VHDL/Embedded C to bridge firmware/hardware design would be distinct advantageous

Programming experience in MATLAB

Experience using scripts to configure and test designs with a high Software content

Experience interfacing and configuring RF and associated design would be advantageous

Hardware Test and verification of new electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies.

Use of Silicon Expert to pre-empt obsolescence and / or long lead item issues.

Product support and troubleshooting of existing electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies.

Acting as an interface between Engineering and manufacturing with respect to Introduction of hardware test solutions.

Involvement in a product through its development lifecycle, including initial design, development, test, and report writing.

Translates system requirement specifications into board-level designs; ensures robust verification, including writing of test specifications and circuit descriptions.

Owns technical task breakdown and identification of key risks

Participation in Design Reviews and appropriate use of Configuration Control.

Travel within the UK may be required and is considered an occasional feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.

Any other tasks associated with this role.

Requirements

Sound inter-personal skills.

Ability to work effectively within a team.

Organisation and time management

Self-motivational skills

Evidence of producing high quality, right first-time designs on time and within budget

Good command of written and verbal English

Experience working on similar electronic equipment.

Experience with CAD tools for circuit / PCB design and simulation

Qualifications

A good quality degree or equivalent in electronics related subject