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