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innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered. THE OPPORTUNITY SII UK is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team in Portsmouth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence projects, designing, developing, and testing hardware systems for mission-critical applications. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop electronic hardware systems for defence and space applications. Work on full product lifecycle development, from concept to qualification and production. Perform circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation. Develop and integrate FPGA-based and embedded systems. Conduct hardware testing, validation, and verification, ensuring compliance with industry … standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software, systems, and mechanical engineers. Support hardware troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations. Ensure designs meet EMC, environmental, and safety requirements. Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, and test procedures. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Strong experience in hardware design, including More ❯

High Speed Digital Design Engineer/Hardware Design Lead Stevenage – 12 month contract – Pay rate £44.34 p/h PAYE basic (£50.79 p/h including holiday pay) or £58 p/h Umbrella We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to undertake electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. You will be working for our defence client on complex missile systems. Responsibilities: As Digital Design Engineer you will support the Technical Lead/Architect in collaboration with the systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams to specify elegant and optimised solutions that satisfy customer needs. Once the … Proficiency in C, C++, or Python to support board level test and debug. Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing and optical sensors. Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams. Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role. Strong desire to drive collaboration and More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Senior Hardware Test Engineer - 1293, Southampton col-narrow-left Client: Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 90fe7b5ef44d Job Views: 36 Posted: 22.06.2025 Expiry Date: 06.08.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a … Hardware Engineer to join a leading defence-technology company with a strong heritage in infrared detectors and thermal imaging sensors. Key skills required for this role Hardware, Hardware Test, Defence, Requirements Capture, Generating Design Specifications, Laboratory Test, Circuit Construction, Measurements Important Senior Hardware Test Engineer Job Title: Senior Hardware Test Engineer Location … for commercial, industrial, space, and military applications. Main Purpose of the Job As part of the team, you will support both new products and in-house testing by developing hardware for the company's range of detectors. The role primarily involves digitising analogue signals and data processing using FPGA technology as the core timing and data processing engine. Key More ❯

Our client based in Guildford are looking for candidates who must have a strong academic background typically with a first class degree or PhD in a numerate subject such as physics, engineering or maths. We look for candidates with the More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa £70,000 All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance. My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue … for FPGAs; • performing schematic capture using OrCAD; • managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors; • setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software; • developing Linux device drivers for hardware; • mentoring and leading others. A typical candidate will: • be self-motivating, capable of working independently; • have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate More ❯

Senior Hardware Digital Engineer Contract Duration: 6 to 9 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Onsite in Hastings (Hybrid working considered) Security Clearance: SC Cleared (mandatory) Company Overview: Our client, an established engineering and technology organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Digital Engineer for an initial 6 to 9 month contract. This role … plays a crucial part in delivering high-performance digital hardware solutions for defense sector applications. Role Overview: Working within a collaborative team environment, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in digital hardware engineering to design, verify, and integrate complex systems. While the focus is on defense-related projects, applicants from adjacent industries with relevant experience are encouraged … to apply. Key Responsibilities: Analyse and interpret customer requirements Design and modify digital hardware architectures Develop and simulate test benches using industry-standard tools Contribute to technical reviews and design validation activities Maintain strict configuration control throughout the development lifecycle Perform hardware integration and system commissioning Support manufacturing and test teams during build and validation phases Essential Skills More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa £70,000 All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance. My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue … for FPGAs; • performing schematic capture using OrCAD; • managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors; • setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software; • developing Linux device drivers for hardware; • mentoring and leading others. A typical candidate will: • be self-motivating, capable of working independently; • have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate More ❯

Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa £70,000 All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance. My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering. You need to have the … for FPGAs; • performing schematic capture using OrCAD; • managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors; • setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software; • developing Linux device drivers for hardware; • mentoring and leading others. A typical candidate will: • be self-motivating, capable of working independently; • have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate More ❯

creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation. You Are: You are a highly skilled and experienced Applications Engineer with a passion for hardware verification and emulation. You possess a deep understanding of ASIC/SoC design and verification processes, and you are proficient in HVL languages … like SystemVerilog, C/C++, Unix/Linux, and scripting languages. You have hands-on experience with hardware emulators or prototyping platforms, and you are knowledgeable about key protocols such as Ethernet, PCIe, AMBA, UART, and DDR. You are an excellent communicator, capable of interacting with customers and peers alike, and you have a proven ability to create and … is flexible between Reading/UK, Paris region, Grenoble or The Netherlands What You’ll Be Doing: Providing our customers with technical and engineering expertise in their ASIC design hardware verification process, using our HAV Platforms and Solutions. Pitching Synopsys Emulation and Prototyping HAV solutions to potential customers. Analyzing customers' verification methodologies and targets, and planning platform and Testbench More ❯

Senior Hardware Analogue Engineer Contract Duration: 6 to 9 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Onsite in Hastings (Hybrid working considered) Clearance Required: SC Cleared (mandatory) Company Overview: Our client, a leading engineering organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Analogue Engineer for an initial 6-9 month contract. The successful candidate will contribute … cutting-edge defense projects, with potential consideration for candidates from adjacent technical domains. Role Overview: This role involves working within a collaborative engineering team to deliver high-reliability analogue hardware solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to contribute to both design and integration phases of the product lifecycle. Key … mixed-signal electronic circuit designs and architecture Use simulation tools to generate verification test benches Participate in and contribute to design reviews Ensure configuration control and documentation compliance Integrate hardware designs into larger systems Support module and system commissioning Collaborate with manufacturing during build and test phases Essential Skills & Experience: Extensive Analog Circuit Design experience (e.g., amplifiers, filters, oscillators More ❯

performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our brilliant team. The Role Reporting to the Technical Director, as a Hardware Design Engineer, you will support the development of new … products (in-house) utilising leading-edge microprocessors and peripheral components. As we strive to stay at the leading edge, you will have a voice in how we evolve the hardware and people development processes and methodologies. As team player you will work collaboratively with other functions, whilst providing candid feedback. What will I be delivering? The key responsibilities include … but are not limited to: Work in a team carrying out digital hardware and firmware design and development of processor-based products from definition through to layout. Support the creation of schematics and PCB layout designs, ensuring the mechanical and thermal design comply with requirements/schedule needs. Carry out design reviews including schematic and PCB layout. Prepare and More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Job Title: Vision System Hardware Engineer Location: Hybrid (London) Salary: Salary aligned with experience and early stage norms, with potential for equity options based on impact and performance About Us At Zori Tex, we’re a climate tech start-up on a mission to drive circularity in the fashion … where resilience and problem solving are key and where challenges are seen as opportunities to learn. The role has significant potential for growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimise imaging hardware, including illumination systems, hyperspectral near-infrared (NIR) and RGB cameras. Design and prototype cost-effective and scalable vision hardware system solutions. Support integration of machine learning models with … imaging hardware and Edge processing. Work on automation aspects of the textile sorting system. Conduct real world testing and refine hardware build and hardware/software integration. Explore paths to scalable and reliable factory-grade hardware. Ensure robust communication between IoT-enabled sorting platforms and data processing systems. Dataset extension including image acquisition, supporting training and re More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Hardware Engineers - Senior & Principal, Hastings col-narrow-left Client: General Dynamics UK Location: Hastings, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: c703d00b5148 Job Views: 4 Posted: 29.06.2025 Expiry Date: 13.08.2025 col-wide Job Description: Company Description General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a … the demanding operational needs of these aircraft. Job Description As a result of business growth and exciting new projects you will join us as a senior member of our hardware engineering team. You will: Lead avionics product development, spanning digital, analogue and power electronics Oversee the product development life-cycle from conceptual design to system integration lead the design … resources, and project deliverables Lead and mentor junior engineers, guiding project teams Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements Qualifications You will ideally be qualified in hardware, electronics or an electronic systems engineering discipline. Some experience in the defence, avionics, aerospace or naval systems industry would be preferred but is not essential. You will also bring More ❯

Job title: Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: £40,000 per annum What you’ll be doing: Executing hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks Delivering design artefacts in accordance with company … of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Hardware Engineer Team: As a Hardware Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Staff RF Hardware Design Engineer, Horsham col-narrow-left Client: CommScope Inc. Location: Horsham, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: c4e05cf6cd3b Job Views: 4 Posted: 02.07.2025 Expiry Date: 16.08.2025 col-wide Job Description: Be one of the bold and engineer … an ambitious, dynamic design team that owns much of the design process and work, then this is the role for you! CommScope is looking to hire a Staff RF Hardware Design Engineerfor our Access Technology group. This position will be based at ourHorsham, PA facility five days a week. How You'll Help Us Connect the World Reporting to … the Sr. Manager of Hardware Engineering the position will be primarily associated with CATV RF Amplifiers including Full Duplex and Extended Spectrum DOCSIS versions. This position requires simulation, modeling, breadboarding, and prototype evaluation of RF and Digital circuitry used in these RF amplifiers. With your knowledge of broadband RF components, you will collaborate multi-functional design teams comprised of More ❯

Senior Hardware Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a pioneering company specialising in optics-based technologies . This role involves developing advanced hardware systems for innovative optical devices used in secure communication, sensing, and imaging applications. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will lead the design … and development of optical hardware , including PCB design , analog and digital circuits , and system integration. You’ll collaborate closely with physicists, software engineers, and product teams to create high-performance solutions for next-generation optical devices. This hands-on role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of the optics industry. The ideal Senior … Hardware Engineer will have: Expertise in analog and digital circuit design and PCB development . Experience with high-speed interfaces , signal integrity, and hardware testing. Proficiency in tools like Altium Designer or equivalent. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of optical technologies or secure communication systems is a plus. If More ❯

Senior Hardware Engineer Rochester - 4 days onsite 44,000 - 54,000 Are you ready to bring your hardware engineering expertise to groundbreaking technology projects that impact safety-critical systems in aerospace and defence? This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, as part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your skills will be … recognised and your development supported. As a Senior Hardware Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions. Key Accountabilities - Senior Hardware Engineer + Lead and deliver complex hardware design activities in line with development plans, timescales, and budgets + Capture and analyse hardware … guidance to junior engineers + Collaborate cross-functionally within a high-performing integrated project team + Contribute to people management and team leadership responsibilities Skills and knowledge required - Senior Hardware Engineer + Degree or HND in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) + Strong experience in digital and/or analogue electronics design + Full lifecycle engineering experience - from concept More ❯

Senior Hardware Engineer A unique opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to join a highly regarded design consultancy at the cutting edge of signal processing technology. In this senior role, you will take the lead on complex hardware projects, drive product innovation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful, high-performance … solutions. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you’ll also provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and helping to build a strong foundation of technical expertise within the team. If you have a passion for advanced hardware design, low-level embedded systems, and signal processing, this role is a perfect fit. Key … Qualifications : 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on signal processing Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred) Expertise in digital design, FPGA development, PCB design, and/or analog/RF signal filtering Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers Benefits : Competitive More ❯

Senior Digital Hardware Engineer required to apply their experience in a new and challenging environment, working across the full development life-cycle. Typical tasks include: Analysis of customer requirements. Create & modify electronic designs and architecture. Use simulation tools to generate verification test benches. Participate in design reviews. Configuration control. Hardware Integration. The successful candidate should be able … in designing digital circuits, including logic gates, flip-flops and state machines. FPGA and ASIC Design - Proficiency in designing and implementing FPGAs and ASICs. HDL Languages - Strong knowledge of Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as VHDL and Verilog. Microprocessors and Microcontrollers - Experience with microprocessor and microcontroller architecture and programming. Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Familiarity with ADCs, DACs, and mixed … signal design. Hardware design and verification against an agreed set of requirements. Good understanding of requirements capture, work package definition and effort estimation. Create and modify analogue and digital hardware designs. Module and System commissioning. Support the manufacturing department during build and test. Experience of implementing the development guidelines set out by RTCA/DO-254. Modis International More ❯

Senior Digital Hardware Engineer required to apply their experience in a new and challenging environment, working across the full development life-cycle. Typical tasks include: Analysis of customer requirements. Create & modify electronic designs and architecture. Use simulation tools to generate verification test benches. Participate in design reviews. Configuration control. Hardware Integration. The successful candidate should be able … in designing digital circuits, including logic gates, flip-flops and state machines. FPGA and ASIC Design - Proficiency in designing and implementing FPGAs and ASICs. HDL Languages - Strong knowledge of Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as VHDL and Verilog. Microprocessors and Microcontrollers - Experience with microprocessor and microcontroller architecture and programming. Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Familiarity with ADCs, DACs, and mixed … signal design. Hardware design and verification against an agreed set of requirements. Good understanding of requirements capture, work package definition and effort estimation. Create and modify analogue and digital hardware designs. Module and System commissioning. Support the manufacturing department during build and test. Experience of implementing the development guidelines set out by RTCA/DO-254. Modis International More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Experienced hardware developers design PCBs or implement processing solutions in FPGAs. Designs vary from low-power microcontroller designs to high-rate network processing solutions incorporating multiple FPGAs and CPUs. Experienced hardware developers work on their own projects and support junior developers in their work. You will: Be self-motivating … PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering Setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software Developing Linux device drivers for hardware #J-18808-Ljbffr More ❯

Position Available: Principal Hardware Test Engineer Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DoE) + Bonus Experience needed: We're looking for a skilled test engineer with a strong background in electrical/electronic testing, new product introduction, and production test readiness within an aerospace, defence, automotive or complex manufacturing environment. About the role: An exciting opportunity … has opened to join a leading manufacturing team as a Principal Test Engineer, playing a key role in shaping how production testing is delivered for future systems and sub-systems. Working within a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, you'll define test requirements and lead test readiness activities during prototype and initial development phases, ensuring that new capabilities are More ❯

Join a growing UK-based team developing cutting-edge space-based communication systems and advanced sensor technologies for some of the most exciting missions in Europe. As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer , you'll play a leading role in designing high-performance electronic hardware that powers next-generation satellite payloads, instruments, and sensors. This is an opportunity More ❯

Are you a talented Contract Hardware Design Engineer seeking a new challenge? An exciting 3-6 month contract role awaits in Reading, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a team of industry leaders. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their … The position focuses on high-speed digital design, with a particular emphasis on DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware components, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. This is an ideal role for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about pushing … the boundaries of technology. Key Responsibilities for the Contract Hardware Design Engineer: - Design and develop high-speed digital hardware components. - Implement and optimise DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet interfaces. - Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration. - Troubleshoot and resolve design issues promptly. Essential Skills and Experience for More ❯

Are you a talented Contract Hardware Design Engineer seeking a new challenge? An exciting 3-6 month contract role awaits in Reading, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a team of industry leaders. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their … The position focuses on high-speed digital design, with a particular emphasis on DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware components, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. This is an ideal role for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about pushing … the boundaries of technology. Key Responsibilities for the Contract Hardware Design Engineer: - Design and develop high-speed digital hardware components. - Implement and optimise DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet interfaces. - Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration. - Troubleshoot and resolve design issues promptly. Essential Skills and Experience for More ❯