Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Hardware Engineer
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A leading UK technology company specialising in advanced imaging and high-performance electronics is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to take ownership of complex, high-speed hardware designs.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who enjoys working on technically challenging products and seeing designs through from concept to production.
The Role
You will lead the development of FPGA-centric, high-speed electronic systems used in specialist imaging and industrial applications. Working closely with firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams, you will deliver robust, production-ready hardware.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading complex hardware design projects from concept to production
* Designing high-speed digital schematics (up to 50 Gbps)
* Defining system and subsystem architectures
* Chairing formal design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)
* Supporting verification, validation, and compliance
* Evaluating and introducing new technologies
* Producing clear technical documentation
About You
You will be an experienced electronics engineer with a strong background in high-speed digital design.
Essential:
* Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
* 8+ years’ experience in hardware/electronics design
* Strong experience with FPGAs, processors, and power systems
* Proven full product lifecycle experience
* Confident with schematic capture (Altium preferred)
* Strong hands-on testing and debugging skills
Desirable:
* Imaging systems experience
* DDR, PCIe Gen4+, SERDES, MIPI, LVDS
* High-speed PCB and EMI/EMC knowledge
* JTAG / XJTAG
* Experience in regulated industries
Package and Benefits
* Competitive basic salary
* Bonus (up to 20%)
* Hybrid working
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Health and wellbeing benefits
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Why Apply
* Work on cutting-edge electronics and imaging products
* High level of technical ownership and influence
* Long-term career development in a growing technology business
* Supportive, engineering-led culture
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
×