Digital Electronics Hardware Engineer
Job in
Midlothian, Midlothian county, EH22 1FA, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-09-03
Listing for:
Quest Global Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognise that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
Role Overview :
The Digital hardware engineer would be responsible for design, commissioning and test of high-speed digital electronics hardware, i.e. Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA’s) on complex systems for airborne Radar products.
Job Responsibilities:
Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs
Documenting and recording deliverables
Supporting integration & verification activities at hardware and system level
Keeping designs under configuration control
Providing progress reports Work Experience Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
Essential Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or other STEM-based subject
Experience of designing high-speed digital electronics using the latest FPGA and / or microprocessor devices and high-speed interconnect technology
Experience in schematic capture using Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA) DxDesigner or similar tools
Experience of high-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE
802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4)
Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc.
Functional simulation & timing analysis / constraints at circuit level
Experience of PCB layout, working closely with and providing guidance to PCB layout engineers on high-speed digital designs
Hands on experience of integrating hardware, firmware & software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCA’sAbility to coordinate day-to-day technical activities, liaising closely with the lead engineer / digital hardware lead & other engineering disciplines
Experience of liaising with Manufacturing / Production colleagues and external suppliers of key components and assemblies
Desirable
Relevant experience in the Aerospace/Defence industry or on other complex / high-reliability systems
Ability to analyse system requirements and derive detailed hardware requirements
Experience of signal integrity & power integrity analysis (SI/PI) at board level
Knowledge of FPGA / Software coding languages (VHDL, C, Assembler)
Qualifications Honours or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering or related STEM subjectUK citizenship is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance
Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage
Job Summary Job number: P-121529
Date posted :
Profession:
Aerospace and Defense
Employment type:
Full-Time
Experience:
Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
Essential Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or other STEM-based subject
Experience of designing high-speed digital electronics using the latest FPGA and / or microprocessor devices and high-speed interconnect technology
Experience in schematic capture using Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA) DxDesigner or similar tools
Experience of high-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE
802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4)
Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc.
Functional simulation & timing analysis /…
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