Principal Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Principal Hardware Engineer \n\nLuton - 90% on site \n\n£75ph inside IR35 \n\nA leading technology programme is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to design and develop hardware and firmware subsystems for advanced electronic systems. This role will be instrumental in shaping high-performance solutions for signal processing, communications, and control applications.\n\nWorking closely with a team of experts in a collaborative engineering environment, you'll contribute to the full lifecycle of hardware design - from specification through to integration, verification, and production support.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDefine specifications for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and ADC/DAC systems.\nDesign and develop DSP and mixed-signal systems, including SoC, FPGA, and power conversion.\nIntegrate ADC/DAC components within broader digital processing architectures.\nSupport verification, debugging, and testing of complex PCBs and VPX-based hardware.\nEngage in model-driven design using MATLAB/Simulink and Mentor design tools. \n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nStrong background in mixed-signal design involving ADCs, DACs, FPGAs, and SoCs.\nExperience in fast digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD204.\nProficiency in electronic design, verification, and qualification testing.\nExperience with power electronics (AC/DC conversion), PCB design, and component engineering.\nFamiliarity with VPX system design and high-performance embedded architectures.\nA methodical and structured approach to electronic hardware development.\nCompetence in electronics lab testing tools and techniques.

\n\nQualifications & Requirements\n\nHNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or equivalent experience.\nMust have been a UK for the past 5 years and eligible for SC security clearance