Lead Hardware Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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 RoleYou 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
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
- Imaging systems experience
- DDR, PCIe Gen4+, SERDES, MIPI, LVDS
- High‑speed PCB and EMI/EMC knowledge
- JTAG / XJTAG
- Experience in regulated industries
- Competitive basic salary
- Bonus (up to 20%)
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 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
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