Senior Hardware Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

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Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Melbourn

Client:

PA Consulting

Location:

Melbourn, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2021b8afd5e2

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Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in various sectors. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Job Description

We are looking for a senior hardware engineer with an embedded systems focus to develop electronic platforms for defence and security applications. You will develop solutions at the system level and take on detailed electronic design work required to realise your concept.

Although this role is focused on defence and security applications, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to other sectors including healthcare and consumer.

Examples of key technologies for our current projects include:

1. Software Defined Radio
2. Embedded Linux, RTOS and bare metal applications on custom design platforms
3. Ultra-low power electronics and firmware including a broad range of communication technologies (Cellular, WiFi, BLE, DECT NR+, Zigbee, Sub 1GHz, NFC)
4. Microcontrollers using a range of peripherals (RTC, SPI, I2C, UART, Crypto Engines, DMA, ADCs, USB, AI/ML accelerators)
5. Microprocessor systems using a range of peripherals

Flexible working - You have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.

Qualifications

This is a HARDWARE focused role with experience solving tough problems within more than one of the following areas:

1. Well versed in core electronics disciplines including analogue and digital circuit design and a deep understanding of embedded systems.
2. An excellent understanding of key embedded technologies including FPGA, high-end CPUs and SoCs, high speed communication techniques and DDRx memory.
3. Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service.
4. Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU and US and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience.
6. Someone not afraid to be ‘Hands-on’ and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench.

We encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Additional Information

We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

1. Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
2. 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
3. Generous company pension scheme
4. Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
5. Annual performance-based bonus
6. PA share ownership
7. Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.