Hardware Systems Engineer - Laser Weapons

Cutting-Edge Laser Weapons Hardware Engineering Role - Ashford, Kent

Join our client as a Hardware Systems Engineer focused on laser directed energy weapons, multi-band sighting systems, and next-generation medical imaging.

Based at their offices in Ashford, Kent, this is an exceptional opportunity to work on transformative technologies that will drive sustained revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of electronic solutions for a range of products utilizing FPGA, digital, and analogue electronic hardware and software
• Provide electronic systems engineering inputs from concept to manufacture and test
• Assist with requirements capture, specification definition, sensitivity analysis, and reliability analysis
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, performing electronic design, analysis, and testing
• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for all project phases
• Support technology transfer to production and work with business development to identify new commercial opportunities

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified to Degree Level 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in digital and analogue signal processing, analogue electronics design, and schematic capture/layout
• Firmware development expertise in C, C++, C#, Python, VHDL, and/or FPGA
• Understanding of qualification standards (e.g., MIL, STANAG, ESCC/ECSS)
• Familiarity with CAD tools, such as Altium, for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with clients and stakeholders

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!