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All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance.

My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal
filtering.

You need to have the tech skills, but also ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members.

The candidate will be responsible for:

  • designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal
    filtering;
  • simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs;
  • performing schematic capture using OrCAD;
  • managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors;
  • setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software;
  • developing Linux device drivers for hardware;
  • mentoring and leading others.

    A typical candidate will:
  • be self-motivating, capable of working independently;
  • have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline;
  • have a strong academic background typically including A's in A-level Maths and Physics;
  • have strong verbal and written presentation skills;
  • have 3 years or more experience in at least one of the following areas:
  1. complex PCB design;
  2. FPGA development in VHDL;
  3. software development experience in embedded C/C++.

    Remuneration:
  • Salary dependent on experience.
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.
  • 25 days holiday plus standard UK public holidays.
  • 10% company contribution to pension.
  • Life insurance.
  • Income protection.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • EV car scheme.

    Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa £70,000

    Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

    Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

    Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003

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