Snr Hardware Design Engineer

Bluestream People

Oxford, Oxfordshire

10 months ago

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Posted: 2 Jul 2025 (10 months ago)

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Join a growing UK-based team developing cutting-edge space-based communication systems and advanced sensor technologies for some of the most exciting missions in Europe. As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll play a leading role in designing high-performance electronic hardware that powers next-generation satellite payloads, instruments, and sensors.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead hardware development across the full lifecycle – from specification and design to testing and delivery.
Design complex digital circuits using FPGAs/SoCs and high-density multi-layer PCBs.
Integrate SoC IP and firmware; support system-level validation and qualification.
Conduct detailed engineering analyses (e.g., reliability, radiation, derating, EMI/EMC).
Direct in-house and external PCB layout teams to deliver manufacturing-ready designs.
Prepare comprehensive design documentation and manufacturing packages.

What we’re looking for
Strong commercial experience in digital hardware design.
Proven expertise with AMD SoCs/FPGAs and firmware integration.
Strong background in high-speed circuit design and multi-layer PCB layouts (10+ layers).
Skilled with simulation/design tools such as LTSpice, Allegro, ADS, Hyperlynx, HFSS, or CST.
Experience in FPGA design using Verilog/VHDL.

What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Rewarding your skills and experience.
Career Growth: Lead exciting projects with opportunities for professional development in a globally recognized industry leader.
Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a passionate, purpose-driven team dedicated to advancing space exploration and communication.
Range of benefits: to support you and your family’s health and wellbeing, hybrid working to encourage work-life balance, and more.

Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment

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