Technical Lead Speed Hardware Integration

Technical Lead – High-Speed Hardware Integration

EPIC

Paignton Office

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to oversee outsourced hardware design and integration activities, including the development of custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. You will be responsible for leading the definition, specification closure, design reviews, and verification of complex hardware systems, ensuring seamless integration into advanced photonics-based equipment platforms. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Lead the design of highly complex custom integrated circuits (ICs) for advanced photonics modules targeting data centre applications.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for outsourced design partners, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and delivery milestones.
• Define and close hardware specifications; manage and participate in design reviews; approve technical deliverables.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware validation, verification, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues at both board and system levels.
• Manage supplier relationships and support hardware bring‑up and production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including electrical, RF, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Maintain detailed documentation of application requirements, test procedures, and design changes.
• Drive risk management, change control, and issue resolution throughout the hardware development lifecycle.

• 10+ years of experience in hardware integration, preferably within RF, photonics, or optical systems.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, signal processing, and control loop design.
• Deep knowledge of high‑speed ADC and DAC specifications for hardware control.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Accelerating AI in a Low Carbon World – Oriole Networks is a photonic networking company, developing disruptive technologies for AI/ML and HPC networking that will revolutionise data centres.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Technology, Information and Internet