Hardware Development Engineer

Our client, a dominant force in the communications, defence, and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Hardware Development Engineer for a permanent role based in Hampshire. This opportunity offers flexible working arrangements, including onsite presence with some potential for hybrid work when possible.

• Act as the primary liaison with the manufacturing team to ensure strong alignment between hardware design and testing.
• Contribute to overall product development alongside 2 hardware designers, an FPGA engineer, a software engineer, and a mechanical engineer.
• Ownership of the design and delivery of hardware throughout the development lifecycle.
• Specification and design of high-speed digital boards for products and test equipment.
• Design, build, and test development and production test equipment.
• Co-ordinate design efforts with mechanical, software, and system engineers.
• Prove hardware design testing and support systems testing stages.
• Produce development and production test processes and procedures, supporting manufacturing efforts and resolving production issues as needed.

• Significant experience in hardware and electronics engineering.
• Strong understanding of test processes along with good design awareness.
• Full development lifecycle experience.
• Excellent understanding of electronic design fundamentals, high-speed digital design, and signal integrity.
• Proven expertise in digital circuit development.
• Proficiency in hardware testing and troubleshooting using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Experience with industry-standard CAD toolsets (e.g., Cadence or Mentor Schematic & Layout Tools).
• Relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Must be a sole British national capable of obtaining UK security clearance.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge MOD-related projects.
• Flexible working model with 4 days onsite and remote work on Fridays.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment within a multi-disciplined team.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.

If you are an experienced Hardware Development Engineer seeking a new opportunity within a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence, apply now to join our client's talented group!

Hardware, Hardware development, Full development life-cycle, High speed digital design, Signal integrity, Digital circuit development, Hardware testing, Troubleshooting, Oscilloscopes, Logic analysers, Power supplies, Multi-meters, CAD, Cadence, Mentor Schematic, Layout Tools, Design for Test, Design for Manufacture, C/C++/assembler/Python, Firmware, Software Design, Test specifications.