Hardware Engineer

• Support the design, development and validation of a Power Interface Control Board (PICB) for an upgraded processor subsystem.

• Produce electronic hardware designs from concept through to detailed implementation.

• Develop schematics, component selections and supporting technical documentation.

• Perform power distribution, power integrity and interface analysis.

• Support board-level integration, hardware bring-up and functional verification activities.

• Conduct design reviews and provide technical input throughout the development lifecycle.

• Define and execute hardware verification and qualification test plans.

• Investigate and resolve hardware issues identified during development and testing.

• Collaborate closely with systems, firmware, software and integration teams.

• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, reliability and engineering standards.

• Support prototype builds and hardware development activities with manufacturing partners.

• Strong electronic hardware design experience, particularly in digital and mixed-signal systems.

• Experience designing power management and power distribution circuitry.

• Schematic capture and PCB design tool experience (e.g. Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics).

• Understanding of DC-DC converters, voltage regulation and power sequencing.

• Knowledge of processor-based architectures and hardware interfaces.

• Experience with hardware integration, debugging and fault-finding techniques.

• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analysers and power analysers.

• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into robust hardware solutions.

• Strong documentation and communication skills.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

• Experience in the development of complex electronic hardware for high-reliability applications.

• Proven experience supporting board-level development from concept through verification.

• Experience with power electronics or power control boards would be highly advantageous.

• Exposure to regulated industries such as space, aerospace, defence, rail, nuclear or automotive sectors is desirable.

• Experience working within R&D or new product development environments.

• Understanding of environmental testing, qualification activities and hardware lifecycle processes is beneficial.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ECSS, IPC or equivalent engineering standards.

• Experience within space or aerospace electronics programmes.

• Familiarity with radiation-tolerant or high-reliability electronic design practices.

• Understanding of FPGA, processor or embedded hardware platforms.