Principal Hardware Engineer required for a computing systems provider for space satellites 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
Design, development, and optimization of digital hardware solutions for satellite communication payloads and embedded processing systems.
Electrical specifications, SW-HW low level integration, schematic design, selection of components, layout considerations and NPI hand off.
Lead analogue/digital board design through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.
Work with mechanical designers through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.
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.
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 £100,000 (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