Principal Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Our client, operating within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer on a contract basis to join their team. This role is essential for the design and development of hardware and firmware subsystems, focusing on advanced engineering solutions for future customer requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDefining Digital Signal Processing specifications\nDesigning and developing DSP systems\nDefining ADC/DAC specifications\nDesigning and developing ADC/DAC systems\nIntegrating ADC/DAC into the digital processing system\nCollaborating with experts and utilising world-class facilities for hardware delivery\nTechnical problem-solving alongside hardware design and product development\n\nJob Requirements:\n\nExperience with mixed signal ADC/DAC, FPGA, and SoC based design for high-performance signal processing, communications, and control\nProficient in AC/DC power conversion\nSkilled in requirements definition, analysis, and architecture development\nExperienced in PCB design and component engineering\nAbility to conduct design verification & qualification testing, test & debugging, and production support\nKnowledge of VPX system design and fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESDC\nProficiency in model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools\nFamiliarity with Mentor design tools and a structured approach to electronic design\nUnderstanding of electronics test methods and equipment\nHNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Applied Physics, or extensive relevant skills and experience\nCapability to achieve full SC security clearance, with 5 years UK \nIf you are a skilled Principal Hardware Engineer with a passion for developing advanced electronic systems, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's innovative team in contributing to critical Defence & Security projects