Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer £60-80k Base + Benefits South East Ref: ABJ6489ED Onsite: Perm
An experienced Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA) is required to join a highly regarded engineering R&D team developing advanced hydraulic and control systems for large machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the centre of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to the development of innovative electronic hardware from concept through to production and customer support.
You will play a key role in both new product development and the ongoing support of existing electronic systems, working closely with software, project, production and sales teams. The role offers a varied mix of hardware design, embedded development, prototyping, testing and technical support, with genuine scope to influence future product architecture and innovation.
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Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop new electronic hardware and support existing products within control system applications
* Develop embedded firmware for DSPs and microcontrollers, including new functions and features
* Produce and maintain electronic schematics, PCB layouts and technical documentation
* Create and test prototype hardware and software, including validation and compliance testing
* Ensure electronic hardware meets relevant technical and quality standards
* Work closely with software engineers to support hardware integration and prototype development
* Support production with calibration, setup, testing and manufacturing queries
* Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials and support electronic component procurement
* Interface with sales teams to clarify technical requirements and assess feasibility
* Provide technical input to quotations and project planning
* Develop alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements
* Contribute to research, product development strategy and future system architectures
* Support occasional hands-on assembly, modification and testing activities
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
* Strong experience in electronic hardware design within control or instrumentation environments
* Experience working in a similar senior or design-focused role
* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
* Digital circuit design including FPGA devices (e.g., Altera Cyclone)
* FPGA development using VHDL (Quartus/Modelsim desirable)
* Low-noise analogue circuit design for sensor and transducer interfaces
* ADC and DAC interfacing
* Schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium desirable)
* Hardware/software integration and PC interface support
* Understanding of complete electronic systems and control architectures
* Practical electronics skills including soldering and assembly
* Industrial electronic packaging including connectors and enclosures
Long-term career development; competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Onsite
Full-time | Permanent | Competitive base salary up to 80k (dependent on experience) | Flexible benefits package. To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Email: | Ref: ABJ6489ED