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Job Overview:
We are seeking a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development of high-speed digital systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for PCB design, hardware/software integration, and system-level validation for advanced electronic products. This is an Outside IR35 contract, with a hybrid working model that requires occasional on-site presence in Hatfield.
Key Responsibilities:
PCB & Hardware Design
- Design, develop, and validate high-speed digital PCB layouts, with a focus on impedance-controlled tracks and EMC considerations.
- Work closely with PCB layout engineers to ensure signal integrity and power distribution efficiency.
- Develop and optimize high-speed digital circuits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Hardware & Software Integration
- Configure and troubleshoot computer BIOS settings for optimized performance.
- Integrate COMs (Computer on Module) into embedded systems.
- Assist in firmware development and integration with hardware components.
Testing & Validation
- Conduct hardware validation and debugging using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power supplies, signal analyzers, and soldering equipment.
- Perform board-level bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure designs meet EMC compliance and reliability standards.
Documentation & Collaboration
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and test reports.
- Collaborate with firmware engineers, software developers, and other hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to optimize hardware performance.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong digital hardware design experience, including high-speed PCB design.
- Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad.
- Experience in impedance-controlled PCB design and EMC best practices.
- Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and testing.
- Familiarity with BIOS settings, configuration, and optimization.
- Knowledge of firmware and programmable devices such as FPGAs and microcontrollers.
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with BGA routing and DDR memory interface design.
- Knowledge of power electronics and power supply design.
- Previous experience working on embedded systems or IoT devices.
- Familiarity with BOM management and component selection for production.
