Principal Hardware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Principal Hardware Engineer required for a computing systems provider for space satellite and telecommunications based in Guildford. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware development for embedded systems and experience in developing high-performance, reliable hardware for space applications.

Principal Hardware Engineer Job Overview

1. Design, development, and optimization of digital hardware solutions for satellite communication payloads and embedded processing systems.
2. Electrical specifications, SW-HW low level integration, schematic design, selection of components, layout considerations, and NPI hand off.
3. Lead analogue/digital board design through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.
4. Work with mechanical designers through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.
5. Take a major part in schematic capture, PCB layout, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, RF, thermal and dynamic simulation work and validation of hardware designs.
6. Conduct extensive lab work, bring-up and debugging experience from initial engineering modules and prototyping all the way up to production.

Principal Hardware Engineer Job Requirements

• Experience as a board designer of complex embedded systems, preferably for space or mil-grade applications.
• Proven experience in hardware design and development for embedded systems, preferably in satellite communication or for space applications.
• Strong knowledge of hardware architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the interactions between electronics, firmware, and software aspects in creating accurate system architecture.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools for multi-layer PCB design, via structure and reliability trade-offs.
• Experience with RF frontend design.
• Understanding of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) principles and their implications in the design.
• Experience with system-level design and integration.
• Familiarity with 5G waveform, DVB-S2X, CCSDS modems.

Principal Hardware Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary- Circa £80,000+ (Dependent on experience and skillset).

Matching pension contributions up to a maximum of 5% per month.

Holiday entitlement – 34 days (including bank holiday).

Working hours – 9.00am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Fridays.

Parking – free access as part of the University parking lot.

Private medical care coverage for employee + family members.