Senior Hardware Engineer - Ashford, Kent

Join our client as a Senior Hardware Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge life science and medical products that will have a positive impact on the world. Based at their offices in Ashford, Kent, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Digital/analogue electronics and firmware design of products from concept through to production, with a focus on FPGA and VHDL
• System architectural design and concepts
• Schematic and board layout using Altium Designer CAD tool
• Prototype build, test, and fault-finding
• Specification and requirements capture
• EMC and electrical safety compliance support
• Cost model generation, RoHS analysis, and compilation
• Possible oversight of junior engineers

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrable experience in digital and analogue design
• Embedded programming expertise in C, FPGA VHDL, and advantageous experience in C++, .NET, C#, Java, or Python
• Familiarity with CAD tools, such as Altium, for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Some exposure to EMC compliance design techniques and knowledge of safety and EMC standards
• Clear and concise report writing with good attention to detail
• Ability to work on other system elements, such as thermals and optics
• Competency with Microsoft Office products
• Willing to take on tasks as deemed necessary for the project
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Ideally 8+ years of design experience, though exceptional candidates with lower experience will be considered

Benefits:

• Remote work, 2 days per week
• 8% non-contributory pension (You contribute £0)
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Simply Health medical cover
• Life insurance
• Early finish Fridays
• SAYE scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now for immediate consideration