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Lead Hardware Engineer in Guildford

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Job Description

Lead Hardware Engineer

Permanent role

Based in Guildford

Offering circa £65,000


Do you have experience in PCB design?

Do you have FPGA experience?

Do you have experience with OrCAD?


If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Lead Hardware 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.


You will be involved in:

  • Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed network interfaces, and analogue/RF signal
  • filtering
  • Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs
  • Performing schematic capture using OrCAD
  • Managing PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly subcontractors
  • Setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software
  • Developing Linux device drivers for hardware
  • Mentoring and leading others


Your skillset may include:

  • Have experience in at least one of the following areas: Complex PCB design, FPGA development in VHDL, or Software development experience in embedded C/C++
  • Be self-motivating, capable of working independently
  • Have a strong academic background
  • Have strong verbal and written presentation skills


If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

Lead Hardware Engineer in Guildford

Guildford, UK
Full time

Published on 11/24/2025

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