Principal Hardware Engineer

Summary: The Principal Hardware Engineer role in Luton focuses on designing and developing hardware and firmware subsystems for advanced electronic systems. This position requires collaboration with a team to manage the full lifecycle of hardware design, including specification, integration, verification, and production support. The engineer will work on high-performance solutions for signal processing, communications, and control applications. The role demands a strong background in mixed-signal design and proficiency in various electronic design tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define specifications for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and ADC/DAC systems.
• Design and develop DSP and mixed-signal systems, including SoC, FPGA, and power conversion.
• Integrate ADC/DAC components within broader digital processing architectures.
• Support verification, debugging, and testing of complex PCBs and VPX-based hardware.
• Engage in model-driven design using MATLAB/Simulink and Mentor design tools.

Key Skills:

• Strong background in mixed-signal design involving ADCs, DACs, FPGAs, and SoCs.
• Experience in fast digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD204.
• Proficiency in electronic design, verification, and qualification testing.
• Experience with power electronics (AC/DC conversion), PCB design, and component engineering.
• Familiarity with VPX system design and high-performance embedded architectures.
• A methodical and structured approach to electronic hardware development.
• Competence in electronics lab testing tools and techniques.
• HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Must have been a UK resident for the past 5 years and eligible for SC security clearance.

Salary (Rate): £75

City: Luton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT