Hardware Design Manager

Hardware Design Manager in Southampton (SO14), SO14 | Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Find a job Post a job Sign up Tired of searching? Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Principal Combat Systems Engineer BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire 4 weeks ago Engineering Manager – Systems – Hybrid Navy Capability BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire 1 day ago Aircraft Electrician Morson Edge Fareham (PO15) £23.88 - 23.88 per hour 2 days ago Electrical and Combat Systems Discipline Lead BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire 1 week ago Design Manager Talent Link Ltd Portsmouth (PO1) From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum 4 weeks ago Branch Manager Mydentist Boatyard Estate, Fareham (PO16), PO16 0BG Up to £35,000 per annum 4 weeks ago Project Manager One Way Resourcing Limited Portsmouth (PO1) £80,000 per annum 1 month ago Head of Services Hackajob Ltd Southampton (SO14) £90k - £100k per year 2 days ago Head of Resilience Hackajob Ltd Southampton (SO14) £73k - £85k per year 2 days ago Ship Services Technician Morson Edge Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3NQ £20.80 - 44.05 per hour 1 day ago Hardware Design Manager Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited View Profile Southampton (SO14), SO14 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 23 hours ago Negotiable Apply Save Hardware Design Manager Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Apply Hardware Design Manager - ASIC / FPGA Spectrum IT Recruitment is working with a rapidly growing technology company to recruit a Hardware Design Manager to lead and develop its RTL engineering capability. This is a senior leadership position combining technical direction, people management and engineering delivery, with responsibility for a growing team developing advanced ASIC and FPGA technology. You'll play a key role in shaping the engineering organisation as it scales, building high-performing teams, improving development processes and introducing modern engineering methodologies - including AI-assisted development tools. Experience within 5G/6G, wireless communications, satellite technology, DSP or semiconductor IP would be particularly valuable. We're also keen to speak with engineering leaders who have experience scaling teams through significant growth or introducing new development automation and AI-based engineering tools. If you're an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager who still understands the technology at a deep level but gets the most satisfaction from building teams, developing engineers and creating an environment where great engineering can happen, I'd be keen to speak with you. The role will include: Leading and developing a growing RTL / Digital Hardware engineering organisation Managing engineering teams across multiple locations Recruiting, mentoring and developing high-performing engineers Providing technical leadership across ASIC and FPGA development Improving engineering processes, methodologies and design flows Driving adoption of automation and AI-assisted engineering tools Working closely with architects, project managers and senior stakeholders Supporting technology and product roadmap development Taking ownership of engineering quality, performance and successful hardware delivery We're looking for: Proven experience leading and growing digital hardware / RTL engineering teams Strong technical background in ASIC and/or FPGA development Experience across architecture, RTL design and verification A track record of recruiting, developing and retaining engineering talent Strong knowledge of hardware development methodologies and design flows The ability to balance technical leadership, people development and project delivery Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apply Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Banking and Financial Services 32 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry IT & Telecommunications Founded 2008 Location Chilworth, Southampton Company size 11-50 Who We Are Established in 2008,
Spectrum IT is a leading Software and Technology specific recruitment agency, providing
permanent and contract IT resource for businesses. Our team of around 30
employees are based on the University of Southampton Science Park, a key hub
for technology on the South Coast. Who We Can Help Spectrum IT works
with a wide cross section of businesses, from start-ups to multinationals. 95%
of placements are within Software focused businesses, or where Software is key
to the business model. Typically, around 200 different businesses are supported
annually, with more than 900 candidates placed. How We Work We bring together talented
IT professionals with businesses of all sizes. Our extensive experience can
help your business with single hires right through to building large software
development project teams of 50+. Regular engagement with the IT community
enables us to keep up to date with the ever-changing IT landscape. Similar Hardware Design Manager Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Principal Combat Systems Engineer BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire 4 weeks ago Engineering Manager – Systems – Hybrid Navy Capability BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire 1 day ago Aircraft Electrician Morson Edge Fareham (PO15) £23.88 - 23.88 per hour 2 days ago Electrical and Combat Systems Discipline Lead BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire 1 week ago Design Manager Talent Link Ltd Portsmouth (PO1) From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum 4 weeks ago Branch Manager Mydentist Boatyard Estate, Fareham (PO16), PO16 0BG Up to £35,000 per annum 4 weeks ago Project Manager One Way Resourcing Limited Portsmouth (PO1) £80,000 per annum 1 month ago Head of Services Hackajob Ltd Southampton (SO14) £90k - £100k per year 2 days ago Head of Resilience Hackajob Ltd Southampton (SO14) £73k - £85k per year 2 days ago Ship Services Technician Morson Edge Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3NQ £20.80 - 44.05 per hour 1 day ago Hardware Design Manager jobs Hardware Design Manager jobs in Southampton IT jobs IT jobs in Southampton Communications jobs Communications jobs in Southampton Jobs in Southampton Full Time jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Night Shift jobs Apprenticeship jobs NHS jobs HGV jobs Immediate Start jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Apprenticeships jobs Administration jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy