Senior Hardware Engineer
CV-LibraryNorth LondonpermanentPosted: 30 June 2026
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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
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