Lead Hardware Engineer

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 tech skills, but also ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members.

The candidate will be responsible for:
* designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering;
* simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL 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 discipline;
* have a strong academic background typically including A's in A-level Maths and Physics;
* have strong verbal and written presentation skills;
* have 3 years or more experience in at least one of the following areas:
1. complex PCB design;
2. FPGA development in VHDL;
3. software development experience in Embedded C/C++.

Remuneration:
* Salary dependent on experience.
* Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.
* 25 days holiday plus standard UK public holidays.
* 10% company contribution to pension.
* Life insurance.
* Income protection.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* EV car scheme.

Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa £70,000

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