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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
- 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!
