Job Title: SC Cleared Embedded Software Engineer Location: Malvern, UK Duration; 6 months Rate: Up to £80 per hour via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with SC clearance and a passion for innovative technology? Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and aerospace sector, is hiring for a reputable company to support a critical project involving the re-architecture of a Legacy electro-optical development board. What you'll be doing: Baseline and re-architect a Legacy electro-optical development board to enhance performance and capabilities. Write, implement, and test software at both sub-system and system levels, ensuring seamless integration with application and GUI software, as well as FPGA colleagues. Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with project goals. What you'll bring: Proven experience with Xilinx Petalinux, SDK/XSDK/Vitis, and Embedded Linux environments. Strong skills in C, C++, and Python programming. Familiarity with version control tools such as GIT, and build systems like Makefile. Knowledge of FPGA development, particularly with Xilinx SoC/MPSoC/RFSOC, and experience with development boards like ZCU111. Experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and TCL Scripting. Desirable skills include Docker, Bamboo, Confluence, and extended database knowledge with PostgreSQL and PostGIS. What you'll need: A background in Embedded software development within a defence or aerospace environment. Experience working on complex hardware-software integration projects. A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a supportive and innovative environment. If you hold SC clearance and are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join a team committed to technological excellence and impactful solutions.
Mar 18, 2026
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Job Title: SC Cleared Embedded Software Engineer Location: Malvern, UK Duration; 6 months Rate: Up to £80 per hour via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with SC clearance and a passion for innovative technology? Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and aerospace sector, is hiring for a reputable company to support a critical project involving the re-architecture of a Legacy electro-optical development board. What you'll be doing: Baseline and re-architect a Legacy electro-optical development board to enhance performance and capabilities. Write, implement, and test software at both sub-system and system levels, ensuring seamless integration with application and GUI software, as well as FPGA colleagues. Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with project goals. What you'll bring: Proven experience with Xilinx Petalinux, SDK/XSDK/Vitis, and Embedded Linux environments. Strong skills in C, C++, and Python programming. Familiarity with version control tools such as GIT, and build systems like Makefile. Knowledge of FPGA development, particularly with Xilinx SoC/MPSoC/RFSOC, and experience with development boards like ZCU111. Experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and TCL Scripting. Desirable skills include Docker, Bamboo, Confluence, and extended database knowledge with PostgreSQL and PostGIS. What you'll need: A background in Embedded software development within a defence or aerospace environment. Experience working on complex hardware-software integration projects. A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a supportive and innovative environment. If you hold SC clearance and are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join a team committed to technological excellence and impactful solutions.
Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Electronics Hardware Design? Do you have experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion Provide guidance and governance to the team in the integration of the deliverables, supporting as necessary assembly and installation Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (including analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques) Schematic Capture and associated PCB layouts Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components Electronic circuit simulation and analysis Your skillset may include: Experience in Electronics Hardware Design & Product Development Experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design Experience with Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool Experience with Schematic Capture, PCB Layout (Altium Designer) and IPC awareness EMC Awareness at product and PCB level Support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test Produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation Experience of using DOORS for requirements capture Proven Hardware Sell-Off experience Preparation of FMEA's Awareness of IEC61508 Experience with 28V power distribution systems If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Mar 18, 2026
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Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Electronics Hardware Design? Do you have experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion Provide guidance and governance to the team in the integration of the deliverables, supporting as necessary assembly and installation Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (including analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques) Schematic Capture and associated PCB layouts Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components Electronic circuit simulation and analysis Your skillset may include: Experience in Electronics Hardware Design & Product Development Experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design Experience with Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool Experience with Schematic Capture, PCB Layout (Altium Designer) and IPC awareness EMC Awareness at product and PCB level Support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test Produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation Experience of using DOORS for requirements capture Proven Hardware Sell-Off experience Preparation of FMEA's Awareness of IEC61508 Experience with 28V power distribution systems If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months 84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and safety teams Engage with customers and suppliers at a technical level Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards Your Skills & Experience Essential: Extensive experience in digital electronics design Strong background in FPGA/ASIC development (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SERDES) Proven ability to lead technical teams or large work packages Experience with requirements management and verification methodologies Understanding of signal integrity, timing analysis, and hardware debugging Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline Desirable: Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Knowledge of secure or resilient system design Familiarity with DOORS, MATLAB, or similar tools Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Mar 18, 2026
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Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months 84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and safety teams Engage with customers and suppliers at a technical level Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards Your Skills & Experience Essential: Extensive experience in digital electronics design Strong background in FPGA/ASIC development (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SERDES) Proven ability to lead technical teams or large work packages Experience with requirements management and verification methodologies Understanding of signal integrity, timing analysis, and hardware debugging Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline Desirable: Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Knowledge of secure or resilient system design Familiarity with DOORS, MATLAB, or similar tools Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months 84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working (Portsmouth) About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and safety teams Engage with customers and suppliers at a technical level Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards Your Skills & Experience Essential: Extensive experience in digital electronics design Strong background in FPGA/ASIC development (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SERDES) Proven ability to lead technical teams or large work packages Experience with requirements management and verification methodologies Understanding of signal integrity, timing analysis, and hardware debugging Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline Desirable: Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Knowledge of secure or resilient system design Familiarity with DOORS, MATLAB, or similar tools Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Mar 18, 2026
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Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months 84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working (Portsmouth) About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and safety teams Engage with customers and suppliers at a technical level Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards Your Skills & Experience Essential: Extensive experience in digital electronics design Strong background in FPGA/ASIC development (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SERDES) Proven ability to lead technical teams or large work packages Experience with requirements management and verification methodologies Understanding of signal integrity, timing analysis, and hardware debugging Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline Desirable: Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Knowledge of secure or resilient system design Familiarity with DOORS, MATLAB, or similar tools Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Contract Firmware/FPGA Engineer Bristol or Edinburgh based (4 days a week and One day remote) Defence/Aerospace sector - SC Clearance is essential Up to £75 p/h - 12-month contract A leading Defence prime are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join an expanding Engineering team that are responsible for delivering complex digital systems to meet demanding future customer requirements. Key skills Extensive FPGA/Firmware design experience in complex systems Advanced verification capability Experience with modern FPGA toolchains Structured life cycle experience (DO-254 or comparable highly desirable) Ability to influence processes and improve ways of working What You'll Be Doing Designing innovative VHDL-based FPGA architectures Applying advanced verification techniques (VHDL/System Verilog/UVM) Working with current FPGA technologies (Xilinx, Altera, Microsemi) Using model-driven engineering tools such as MATLAB & Simulink Designing and integrating high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet) Deriving detailed firmware requirements from system-level documentation Working across the full firmware life cycle in a structured environment (ideally DO-254 or similar) Defining complex timing and area constraints for efficient place & route Debugging firmware designs and supporting integration & verification activities Supporting delivery leadership across multiple engineers This is an opportunity to work on genuinely advanced engineering programmes where your expertise will directly shape next-generation digital systems.
Mar 17, 2026
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Contract Firmware/FPGA Engineer Bristol or Edinburgh based (4 days a week and One day remote) Defence/Aerospace sector - SC Clearance is essential Up to £75 p/h - 12-month contract A leading Defence prime are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join an expanding Engineering team that are responsible for delivering complex digital systems to meet demanding future customer requirements. Key skills Extensive FPGA/Firmware design experience in complex systems Advanced verification capability Experience with modern FPGA toolchains Structured life cycle experience (DO-254 or comparable highly desirable) Ability to influence processes and improve ways of working What You'll Be Doing Designing innovative VHDL-based FPGA architectures Applying advanced verification techniques (VHDL/System Verilog/UVM) Working with current FPGA technologies (Xilinx, Altera, Microsemi) Using model-driven engineering tools such as MATLAB & Simulink Designing and integrating high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet) Deriving detailed firmware requirements from system-level documentation Working across the full firmware life cycle in a structured environment (ideally DO-254 or similar) Defining complex timing and area constraints for efficient place & route Debugging firmware designs and supporting integration & verification activities Supporting delivery leadership across multiple engineers This is an opportunity to work on genuinely advanced engineering programmes where your expertise will directly shape next-generation digital systems.
As a member of the Analogue and Digital Capability Group, you will have a fantastic opportunity to work on advanced technology and contribute to the design and development of high-quality electronic solutions! Job Title: Senior Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer Salary: Circa £53,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will collaborate with renowned experts in the field and participate in all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept to production. Undertake board level design around FPGA and SoC associated power and control circuitry Connect with advanced RF systems and broader missile sub-systems Develop electronic technical solutions in collaboration with other skill domains Ensure robust electronics design using common development techniques Conduct proving activities to ensure compliance against requirements This role will cover the Product Life Cycle from concept through to transfer to Production, including support to industrial validation and ensuring that the product meets its quality, rate and cost targets. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and technologically advanced projects, allowing you to improve your technical skills and broaden your leadership capabilities. You will join a team of individuals who consistently demonstrate strong motivation and dedication in a friendly and encouraging environment, providing an excellent platform for personal development and career progression. Additionally, there may be opportunities for international travel and collaboration with diverse teams. Additional Opportunities: Technical Leadership - Lead the resources deployed to a project within a single skill domain Team Leadership - Delegate activities from the Group Lead for the team Telemetry Specialist - Share extensive expertise in a specific domain/type of product, responsible for providing mentorship and leadership within their recognised area of technical knowledge. What we're looking for from you: Significant experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery. Experience in leading significant electronic design work packages Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and understand the associated challenges Excellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of electronic technologies Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate with individuals from various departments. within the organisation Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
As a member of the Analogue and Digital Capability Group, you will have a fantastic opportunity to work on advanced technology and contribute to the design and development of high-quality electronic solutions! Job Title: Senior Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer Salary: Circa £53,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will collaborate with renowned experts in the field and participate in all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept to production. Undertake board level design around FPGA and SoC associated power and control circuitry Connect with advanced RF systems and broader missile sub-systems Develop electronic technical solutions in collaboration with other skill domains Ensure robust electronics design using common development techniques Conduct proving activities to ensure compliance against requirements This role will cover the Product Life Cycle from concept through to transfer to Production, including support to industrial validation and ensuring that the product meets its quality, rate and cost targets. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and technologically advanced projects, allowing you to improve your technical skills and broaden your leadership capabilities. You will join a team of individuals who consistently demonstrate strong motivation and dedication in a friendly and encouraging environment, providing an excellent platform for personal development and career progression. Additionally, there may be opportunities for international travel and collaboration with diverse teams. Additional Opportunities: Technical Leadership - Lead the resources deployed to a project within a single skill domain Team Leadership - Delegate activities from the Group Lead for the team Telemetry Specialist - Share extensive expertise in a specific domain/type of product, responsible for providing mentorship and leadership within their recognised area of technical knowledge. What we're looking for from you: Significant experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery. Experience in leading significant electronic design work packages Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and understand the associated challenges Excellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of electronic technologies Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate with individuals from various departments. within the organisation Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Providing electronics consultancy expertise for the healthcare product sector South Cambs; to c£80,000 DoE + Benefits Based in spacious offices and workshops just south of Cambridge, this established engineering company works with clients to innovate and develop leading medical and healthcare products from diagnostic instruments and drug delivery products to digital health platforms and cell therapy systems. They are currently looking to hire an Electronics Engineering Consultant to join their hardware team. This is a senior role within the group and will involve taking project leadership when discussing with new clients, supporting and mentoring others within the team, as well as a hands-on approach to engineering and developing solutions. Requirements: Degree in electronics or computer science AND demonstrable industry experience as a technical contributor for a wide range of relevant electronics projects. Experience with systems architecting of complex electro-mechanical or electro-optical based technology. Demonstrable expertise with firmware, FPGAs and CAD simulations (including hardware testing / verification). Ideally this expertise is for projects related to lab instruments or prototypes. Exposure to relevant manufacture processes would be desirable. Experience working within a technical consultancy setting and familiarity with medical development standards (ISO13485, ISO14971). This is both a technical and commercial role, and as well as excellent technical know-how, the role would need top communication skills including relationship management, business development and stakeholder empathy. The role would mostly be sited at their offices with hybrid working options (1-2 days per week at home) possible when projects allow. There is likely to be some UK and international travel to meet clients and manufacturing partners. Applicants will need full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK. On offer is an excellent, competitive salary and wide range of benefits. The company looks to support careers and provides an engaging platform where you can thrive, whilst working with likeminded colleagues. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27563 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Providing electronics consultancy expertise for the healthcare product sector South Cambs; to c£80,000 DoE + Benefits Based in spacious offices and workshops just south of Cambridge, this established engineering company works with clients to innovate and develop leading medical and healthcare products from diagnostic instruments and drug delivery products to digital health platforms and cell therapy systems. They are currently looking to hire an Electronics Engineering Consultant to join their hardware team. This is a senior role within the group and will involve taking project leadership when discussing with new clients, supporting and mentoring others within the team, as well as a hands-on approach to engineering and developing solutions. Requirements: Degree in electronics or computer science AND demonstrable industry experience as a technical contributor for a wide range of relevant electronics projects. Experience with systems architecting of complex electro-mechanical or electro-optical based technology. Demonstrable expertise with firmware, FPGAs and CAD simulations (including hardware testing / verification). Ideally this expertise is for projects related to lab instruments or prototypes. Exposure to relevant manufacture processes would be desirable. Experience working within a technical consultancy setting and familiarity with medical development standards (ISO13485, ISO14971). This is both a technical and commercial role, and as well as excellent technical know-how, the role would need top communication skills including relationship management, business development and stakeholder empathy. The role would mostly be sited at their offices with hybrid working options (1-2 days per week at home) possible when projects allow. There is likely to be some UK and international travel to meet clients and manufacturing partners. Applicants will need full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK. On offer is an excellent, competitive salary and wide range of benefits. The company looks to support careers and provides an engaging platform where you can thrive, whilst working with likeminded colleagues. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27563 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.
FPGA Engineer 12-month initial contract Onsite full time in Edinburgh 75ph, UMB, inside IR35 SC will be required for this position due to the nature of work. Our client are looking for a Firmware Engineer at Senior or Principal Level to join their team in Edinburgh. The client is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, they employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Their employees are not just part of a team, they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. As an experienced Firmware/FPGA Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. You will use or develop team leading experience to support the delivery of work from several engineers. Your expertise will also be key to enhance processes and ways of working across UK wide FPGA/Firmware delivery teams. Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Adopting a methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route De-bugging firmware designs and supporting system related verification and integration Effective and flexible communication Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: (url removed)>
Mar 13, 2026
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FPGA Engineer 12-month initial contract Onsite full time in Edinburgh 75ph, UMB, inside IR35 SC will be required for this position due to the nature of work. Our client are looking for a Firmware Engineer at Senior or Principal Level to join their team in Edinburgh. The client is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, they employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Their employees are not just part of a team, they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. As an experienced Firmware/FPGA Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. You will use or develop team leading experience to support the delivery of work from several engineers. Your expertise will also be key to enhance processes and ways of working across UK wide FPGA/Firmware delivery teams. Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Adopting a methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route De-bugging firmware designs and supporting system related verification and integration Effective and flexible communication Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: (url removed)>
My client is a leading organisation in Secure communications and Data at Rest domain! They are expanding their UK team to support multiple Cyber and Information Assurance development projects. The company is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment focused on both standard products and bespoke secure digital design solutions. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of FPGA solutions-from requirements and architecture through implementation, verification, and production. The position covers complex FPGA designs incorporating both industry-standard and custom protocols. Key Responsibilities include - Own the delivery of FPGA solutions from requirements through to production. Lead the elicitation and interpretation of requirements for FPGA implementations. Define FPGA architecture in collaboration with the wider development team. Work alongside Project Managers to plan and deliver against project timelines. Coordinate other FPGA engineers when required. Liaise with external FPGA and IP suppliers. Develop test benches and perform in-system testing. Contribute to proposals, estimations, and technology roadmaps when needed. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven track record delivering FPGA designs across the full development lifecycle. Strong VHDL skills for FPGA design and verification. Experience optimising designs for performance and power efficiency. Experience debugging and integrating FPGA solutions in hardware. Proficient with configuration management tools. Experience with Microchip devices and Libero for design synthesis (advantage). Experience verifying HDL using ModelSim or Questasim (UVM beneficial). Desirable Skills - Requirements analysis and management (e.g., DOORS). Experience with SmartFusion, PolarFire or Igloo devices. Knowledge of PCIe NVMe implementations in FPGA. Experience with Xilinx or Altera devices/toolchains. Familiarity with 3rd-party IP integration. Design for security principles. Embedded firmware development (C/C++/assembler). Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and standards. Experience integrating FPGAs within larger hardware platforms. If you're interested in this role, then please apply. I will reach out to you via phone call to discuss further!
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
My client is a leading organisation in Secure communications and Data at Rest domain! They are expanding their UK team to support multiple Cyber and Information Assurance development projects. The company is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment focused on both standard products and bespoke secure digital design solutions. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of FPGA solutions-from requirements and architecture through implementation, verification, and production. The position covers complex FPGA designs incorporating both industry-standard and custom protocols. Key Responsibilities include - Own the delivery of FPGA solutions from requirements through to production. Lead the elicitation and interpretation of requirements for FPGA implementations. Define FPGA architecture in collaboration with the wider development team. Work alongside Project Managers to plan and deliver against project timelines. Coordinate other FPGA engineers when required. Liaise with external FPGA and IP suppliers. Develop test benches and perform in-system testing. Contribute to proposals, estimations, and technology roadmaps when needed. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven track record delivering FPGA designs across the full development lifecycle. Strong VHDL skills for FPGA design and verification. Experience optimising designs for performance and power efficiency. Experience debugging and integrating FPGA solutions in hardware. Proficient with configuration management tools. Experience with Microchip devices and Libero for design synthesis (advantage). Experience verifying HDL using ModelSim or Questasim (UVM beneficial). Desirable Skills - Requirements analysis and management (e.g., DOORS). Experience with SmartFusion, PolarFire or Igloo devices. Knowledge of PCIe NVMe implementations in FPGA. Experience with Xilinx or Altera devices/toolchains. Familiarity with 3rd-party IP integration. Design for security principles. Embedded firmware development (C/C++/assembler). Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and standards. Experience integrating FPGAs within larger hardware platforms. If you're interested in this role, then please apply. I will reach out to you via phone call to discuss further!
Are you ready to start your career as a Senior Electronic Design Engineer with a fantastic company just outside of Edinburgh! If so please reach out as this is definitely not one to be missed! Imagine a role where your expertise not only shapes projects but also influences key decisions within a dynamic consultancy. You will be working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring that no two days are the same. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving innovation and excellence across the board. To excel in this role, you will need a strong foundation in high-speed digital design, coupled with a robust understanding of both analogue and digital design principles. Proficiency in creating detailed schematics and expertise in PCB design and layout are essential. Familiarity with Altium or similar software will be highly beneficial. Additionally, experience in managing the full product life cycle will set you apart as a candidate. Core skills include:- Analogue/Digital Design High Speed Design PCB Design & Layout Design for EMC Full Product Lifecycle Desirable Skills include: Safety critical or regulated environment Leasing/interfacing with FPGA Boards/Engineers Any experience in leasing with customers/clients This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to see their work make a tangible impact. If you are passionate about electronic design and are looking for a position that offers both challenge and reward, this could be the perfect fit for you. Embrace the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and be a part of a team that values your input and expertise. This is more than just a job; it's a platform for professional growth and innovation. WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to start your career as a Senior Electronic Design Engineer with a fantastic company just outside of Edinburgh! If so please reach out as this is definitely not one to be missed! Imagine a role where your expertise not only shapes projects but also influences key decisions within a dynamic consultancy. You will be working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring that no two days are the same. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving innovation and excellence across the board. To excel in this role, you will need a strong foundation in high-speed digital design, coupled with a robust understanding of both analogue and digital design principles. Proficiency in creating detailed schematics and expertise in PCB design and layout are essential. Familiarity with Altium or similar software will be highly beneficial. Additionally, experience in managing the full product life cycle will set you apart as a candidate. Core skills include:- Analogue/Digital Design High Speed Design PCB Design & Layout Design for EMC Full Product Lifecycle Desirable Skills include: Safety critical or regulated environment Leasing/interfacing with FPGA Boards/Engineers Any experience in leasing with customers/clients This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to see their work make a tangible impact. If you are passionate about electronic design and are looking for a position that offers both challenge and reward, this could be the perfect fit for you. Embrace the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and be a part of a team that values your input and expertise. This is more than just a job; it's a platform for professional growth and innovation. WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Work-package management tools, e.g. MSP, JIRA, etc Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range 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 team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Work-package management tools, e.g. MSP, JIRA, etc Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range 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 team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Work-package management tools, e.g. MSP, JIRA, etc Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range 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 team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Work-package management tools, e.g. MSP, JIRA, etc Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range 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 team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Lead Electronics Engineer Paignton, Devon (Hybrid) Up to £100k + share options + benefits This is an exciting and new opportunity to join a start-up involved with the research, development and design of optics / photonic technologies. Their technologies radically improve network speed and energy efficiency. This role requires: Strong electronics product development experience within relevant technologies (see below) Excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, start-up organisation Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable More: The lead electronics engineer / project lead will be the main liaison between internal and external hardware development teams. You will oversee outsourced hardware design and integration activities, including the development of custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. This will involve working with suppliers in the UK and USA and assure designs meet challenging and evolving requirements and product specifications. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Also, good electronics design / development experience would be needed. (e.g. FPGA, ASIC or highspeed network interface or optical transceiver design for photonic devices or similar.) Candidates may have worked in other arenas involving highspeed network technologies (e.g. network, and data centre hardware, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products). Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI would be preferred. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) experience would be very useful. Skills / Experience required: Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader A degree or masters in a relevant subject area (e.g. electronics engineering) Extensive industry experience of delivering complex electronics products from concept to production in a similar environment (e.g. optical transceivers, photonics, network / data centre electronics, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products) Strong electronics product development knowledge (ideally FPGA / ASIC related) Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) would be excellent. The Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader role is based at the offices in Paignton, Devon and at least 3 days onsite per week is required. Some travel may be required between offices to supplier locations. Relocation assistance and working visas may be possible for the right candidate.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Lead Electronics Engineer Paignton, Devon (Hybrid) Up to £100k + share options + benefits This is an exciting and new opportunity to join a start-up involved with the research, development and design of optics / photonic technologies. Their technologies radically improve network speed and energy efficiency. This role requires: Strong electronics product development experience within relevant technologies (see below) Excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, start-up organisation Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable More: The lead electronics engineer / project lead will be the main liaison between internal and external hardware development teams. You will oversee outsourced hardware design and integration activities, including the development of custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. This will involve working with suppliers in the UK and USA and assure designs meet challenging and evolving requirements and product specifications. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Also, good electronics design / development experience would be needed. (e.g. FPGA, ASIC or highspeed network interface or optical transceiver design for photonic devices or similar.) Candidates may have worked in other arenas involving highspeed network technologies (e.g. network, and data centre hardware, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products). Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI would be preferred. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) experience would be very useful. Skills / Experience required: Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader A degree or masters in a relevant subject area (e.g. electronics engineering) Extensive industry experience of delivering complex electronics products from concept to production in a similar environment (e.g. optical transceivers, photonics, network / data centre electronics, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products) Strong electronics product development knowledge (ideally FPGA / ASIC related) Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) would be excellent. The Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader role is based at the offices in Paignton, Devon and at least 3 days onsite per week is required. Some travel may be required between offices to supplier locations. Relocation assistance and working visas may be possible for the right candidate.
Join a leading engineering team developing cutting-edge MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions for SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead high-speed digital electronics design across the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to deliver optimised hardware solutions. Support board-level testing and debugging using VHDL, C/C++, or Python. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in high-speed digital design, including MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. Strong background in SI/PI analysis. Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar, and optical sensors. Ability to architect elegant hardware solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. Excellent documentation and configuration skills. This is an intellectually demanding role suited to engineers with a strong academic foundation and a passion for collaborative delivery. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 04, 2025
Contractor
Join a leading engineering team developing cutting-edge MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions for SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead high-speed digital electronics design across the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to deliver optimised hardware solutions. Support board-level testing and debugging using VHDL, C/C++, or Python. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in high-speed digital design, including MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. Strong background in SI/PI analysis. Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar, and optical sensors. Ability to architect elegant hardware solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. Excellent documentation and configuration skills. This is an intellectually demanding role suited to engineers with a strong academic foundation and a passion for collaborative delivery. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications - delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems. A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications - delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems. A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.
Senior Electronics Engineer - £65k - £75k Oxford Hexwired Recruitment is recruiting for a rapidly expanding Electronics manufacturer based in Oxford now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to develop a greenfield project the company is building from scratch. The company have had a huge round of investment and are now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer ideally with broader experience working on Mixed Signal design, FPGA Design and RF. You will be working with customers internationally utilising the latest technologies within Wireless Systems. The company are rapidly expanding, and there is genuine scope within the hardware team to move into a lead role as the company grows the team. The company offer a hybrid working model. Key Skills: Degree, MsC or PhD in Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Maths or similar 5+ experience in Mixed Signal design Good experience working on Hardware utilising FPGA s Experience working on RF circuitry is highly desirable but not essential Team lead experience is also advantageous but not essential The company are looking to offer circa £75k dependent on experience along with an excellent benefits package, Stock options and the chance to work on a diverse range of products. If you re interested in this Senior Electronics Engineer job, please apply. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Mechanical, Systems, Python, Operations, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Electronics, FPGA, Data Science or Simulation contact us today.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Senior Electronics Engineer - £65k - £75k Oxford Hexwired Recruitment is recruiting for a rapidly expanding Electronics manufacturer based in Oxford now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to develop a greenfield project the company is building from scratch. The company have had a huge round of investment and are now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer ideally with broader experience working on Mixed Signal design, FPGA Design and RF. You will be working with customers internationally utilising the latest technologies within Wireless Systems. The company are rapidly expanding, and there is genuine scope within the hardware team to move into a lead role as the company grows the team. The company offer a hybrid working model. Key Skills: Degree, MsC or PhD in Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Maths or similar 5+ experience in Mixed Signal design Good experience working on Hardware utilising FPGA s Experience working on RF circuitry is highly desirable but not essential Team lead experience is also advantageous but not essential The company are looking to offer circa £75k dependent on experience along with an excellent benefits package, Stock options and the chance to work on a diverse range of products. If you re interested in this Senior Electronics Engineer job, please apply. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Mechanical, Systems, Python, Operations, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Electronics, FPGA, Data Science or Simulation contact us today.
The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modellingnalysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime : Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave : Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modellingnalysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime : Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave : Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Work-package management tools, e.g. MSP, JIRA, etc Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range 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 team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Work-package management tools, e.g. MSP, JIRA, etc Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range 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 team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
FPGA Engineer / Senior FPGA Engineer My client, a trailblazer in advanced security technology, excels in creating high-integrity critical systems where flawless performance is non-negotiable. They continually push boundaries to exceed customer and stakeholder expectations, making excellence their core motivation. Their innovative approach to disruptive security technologies, particularly in software engineering and microelectronics, offers a unique and rewarding challenge. About The Role: Are you an experienced FPGA engineer passionate about innovative technology? This is your chance to join a dynamic team dedicated to developing innovative FPGA systems for high-reliability critical systems. You will architect FPGA systems for new products, manage requirements capture, design, and development, and lead FPGA module development as part of a multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Head of FPGA Development, you will define and coordinate interfaces for both internal and external components and develop new test-bench modules to ensure correct operation. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest FPGA technologies and design tools, with opportunities for professional development. Key Responsibilities: Architect and develop FPGA systems for new high-reliability critical products. Lead the design and development of FPGA modules. Define and coordinate interfaces for internal and external components. Develop new test-bench modules for ensuring correct operation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex problems. Stay updated with the latest FPGA technologies and design tools. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience with VHDL for FPGA development. Proficient with TCL scripting and Modelsim / Questasim. Familiarity with current FPGA and SoC technologies, including Quartus tool chain. Degree or postgraduate degree in a relevant STEM subject. Ability to produce high-quality detailed design artefacts. Familiarity with version control systems like GIT/SVN/CVS. Personal Competencies: Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and good judgement under pressure. Motivation to ensure high-quality work. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Ownership and responsibility for resolving issues promptly. Desirable Skills: Experience with Vivado, Libero, and Quartus tool chains. Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog, and cryptographic algorithms. Familiarity with UVM / OSVVM or Assertion Based Verification for design validation. Understanding of Network Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, USB 3.2, and NVMe interfaces. Previous experience with high-speed and ultra-low power FPGA technologies. Familiarity with Redhat Linux. Conditions: Must be a British Citizen and able to obtain and retain unconditional DV security clearance. Salary: £50k 75k DOE + Benefits Join my client s team and take your career to the next level! Apply now and work on groundbreaking technologies and become part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence and innovation.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
FPGA Engineer / Senior FPGA Engineer My client, a trailblazer in advanced security technology, excels in creating high-integrity critical systems where flawless performance is non-negotiable. They continually push boundaries to exceed customer and stakeholder expectations, making excellence their core motivation. Their innovative approach to disruptive security technologies, particularly in software engineering and microelectronics, offers a unique and rewarding challenge. About The Role: Are you an experienced FPGA engineer passionate about innovative technology? This is your chance to join a dynamic team dedicated to developing innovative FPGA systems for high-reliability critical systems. You will architect FPGA systems for new products, manage requirements capture, design, and development, and lead FPGA module development as part of a multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Head of FPGA Development, you will define and coordinate interfaces for both internal and external components and develop new test-bench modules to ensure correct operation. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest FPGA technologies and design tools, with opportunities for professional development. Key Responsibilities: Architect and develop FPGA systems for new high-reliability critical products. Lead the design and development of FPGA modules. Define and coordinate interfaces for internal and external components. Develop new test-bench modules for ensuring correct operation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex problems. Stay updated with the latest FPGA technologies and design tools. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience with VHDL for FPGA development. Proficient with TCL scripting and Modelsim / Questasim. Familiarity with current FPGA and SoC technologies, including Quartus tool chain. Degree or postgraduate degree in a relevant STEM subject. Ability to produce high-quality detailed design artefacts. Familiarity with version control systems like GIT/SVN/CVS. Personal Competencies: Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and good judgement under pressure. Motivation to ensure high-quality work. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Ownership and responsibility for resolving issues promptly. Desirable Skills: Experience with Vivado, Libero, and Quartus tool chains. Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog, and cryptographic algorithms. Familiarity with UVM / OSVVM or Assertion Based Verification for design validation. Understanding of Network Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, USB 3.2, and NVMe interfaces. Previous experience with high-speed and ultra-low power FPGA technologies. Familiarity with Redhat Linux. Conditions: Must be a British Citizen and able to obtain and retain unconditional DV security clearance. Salary: £50k 75k DOE + Benefits Join my client s team and take your career to the next level! Apply now and work on groundbreaking technologies and become part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence and innovation.
PCB design and FPGA development projects for government and industry clients to 65k DoE + benefits; Surrey With customers in the government and industry, this established company have a long record of developing technical innovations to address a broad array of challenges. Their projects can involve PCB design, signal processing with FPGAs, low power electronics, low level communication buses, and embedded software development. In this role you would take the lead on items of work, and liaise closely with clients to get the project delivered. You therefore need to be self-motivated and confident in communicating complex technical issues with clients, and providing mentoring when required. You would be joining a team of like-minded and extremely capable engineers working on interesting and varied projects. This is a great environment in which to apply your existing electronics design knowledge, and to continue to expand your capabilities in a culture that values professional development. You will need: At minimum a 2.1 bachelor's degree a relevant STEM discipline from well ranked university together with A s and A at A-level (or equivalent). Ideally, you will also have an advanced degree or PhD in a relevant subject. Substantial experience of designing complex PCBs and/or developing FPGAs with VHDL and/or embedded C or C++ development skills (Linux device drivers would be ideal). Ability to obtain a higher level UK security clearance - i.e. British nationality and resident in the UK for the last 10 years. This role is fully office-based due to the sensitive nature of much of their projects, however the company supports flexible working hours to allow for differing individual circumstances. A competitive remunerations package is on offer to the successful candidate. This includes a pension with generous employer contributions, and annual performance-related bonus. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27482 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
PCB design and FPGA development projects for government and industry clients to 65k DoE + benefits; Surrey With customers in the government and industry, this established company have a long record of developing technical innovations to address a broad array of challenges. Their projects can involve PCB design, signal processing with FPGAs, low power electronics, low level communication buses, and embedded software development. In this role you would take the lead on items of work, and liaise closely with clients to get the project delivered. You therefore need to be self-motivated and confident in communicating complex technical issues with clients, and providing mentoring when required. You would be joining a team of like-minded and extremely capable engineers working on interesting and varied projects. This is a great environment in which to apply your existing electronics design knowledge, and to continue to expand your capabilities in a culture that values professional development. You will need: At minimum a 2.1 bachelor's degree a relevant STEM discipline from well ranked university together with A s and A at A-level (or equivalent). Ideally, you will also have an advanced degree or PhD in a relevant subject. Substantial experience of designing complex PCBs and/or developing FPGAs with VHDL and/or embedded C or C++ development skills (Linux device drivers would be ideal). Ability to obtain a higher level UK security clearance - i.e. British nationality and resident in the UK for the last 10 years. This role is fully office-based due to the sensitive nature of much of their projects, however the company supports flexible working hours to allow for differing individual circumstances. A competitive remunerations package is on offer to the successful candidate. This includes a pension with generous employer contributions, and annual performance-related bonus. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27482 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate
