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Lead Hardware Design Engineer - 4 days a week in office
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Lead Hardware Design Engineer - 4 days a week in office
Are you an experienced Hardware Design Engineer looking to play a leading role in the future of space technology? We're seeking a Staff (Lead) Hardware Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering organisation developing next-generation satellite communications payloads for some of the world's most exciting space missions.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge FPGA and ASIC-based hardware, leading complex hardware development projects from concept through to manufacture while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.
The Role
As a technical leader within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll take ownership of the design and delivery of high-reliability electronic hardware used in advanced satellite communications systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and development of complex digital hardware for satellite payloads.
- Managing hardware development activities throughout the full product lifecycle.
- Producing detailed electronic designs including schematic capture, component selection and simulation.
- Performing engineering analyses including worst-case analysis, derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA and power budgets.
- Supporting system integration, testing, validation and qualification activities.
- Directing internal and external PCB layout teams on complex multilayer HDI designs.
- Delivering prototype and production-ready manufacturing documentation.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring within the hardware engineering team.
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About You
You'll be a highly experienced hardware engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges in high-reliability environments.
You'll ideally have:
- 13+ years of hardware design experience within the Space, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or another high-reliability industry.
- Strong expertise in high-speed digital electronics and SerDes interfaces.
- Experience designing complex multilayer (10+ layer) HDI PCBs.
- Knowledge of FPGA and ASIC-based hardware development.
- Experience using electronic design, simulation and PCB development tools.
- A solid understanding of hardware development from concept through manufacture.
Desirable experience:
- Satellite communications payloads (LEO/GEO)
- High-reliability electronic design and analysis
- RF design and validation
- Radiation effects and mitigation techniques
- DC/DC power supply design
- Environmental, thermal and EMI/EMC standards
- Scripting languages such as Python, Tcl or Perl
- Previous experience leading engineering teams or line management
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What's on Offer
- Work on innovative space and satellite technologies with real-world impact.
- Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Private healthcare.
- Pension scheme.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent opportunities for career development within a growing, collaborative engineering environment.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of this position, successful applicants will be required to complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening, including:
- Right to work verification
- Identity checks
- Basic criminal record check
- Employment history verification
- Professional reference checks
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If you're an experienced Hardware Design Engineer looking to lead the development of next-generation satellite hardware and contribute to pioneering space technology projects, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and join a team where innovation, technical excellence and collaboration are driving the future of space exploration and communications.
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