Snr Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description

Join a growing UK-based team developing cutting-edge space-based communication systems and advanced sensor technologies for some of the most exciting missions in Europe. As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll play a leading role in designing high-performance electronic hardware that powers next- satellite payloads, instruments, and sensors.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Lead hardware development across the full lifecycle – from specification and design to testing and delivery.\n\n * Design complex digital circuits using FPGAs/SoCs and high-density multi-layer PCBs.\n\n * Integrate SoC IP and firmware; support system-level validation and qualification.\n\n * Conduct detailed engineering analyses (e.g., reliability, radiation, derating, EMI/EMC).\n\n * Direct in-house and external PCB layout teams to deliver manufacturing-ready designs.\n\n * Prepare comprehensive design documentation and manufacturing packages.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\n * Strong commercial experience in digital hardware design.\n\n * Proven expertise with AMD SoCs/FPGAs and firmware integration.\n\n * Strong background in high-speed circuit design and multi-layer PCB layouts (10+ layers).\n\n * Skilled with simulation/design tools such as LTSpice, Allegro, ADS, Hyperlynx, HFSS, or CST.\n\n * Experience in FPGA design using Verilog/VHDL.\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\n * Competitive Salary: Rewarding your skills and experience.\n\n * Career Growth: Lead exciting projects with opportunities for professional development in a globally recognized industry leader.\n\n * Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a passionate, purpose-driven team dedicated to advancing space exploration and communication.\n\n * Range of benefits: to support you and your family’s health and wellbeing, hybrid working to encourage work-life balance, and more.\n\nBluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment