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Hardware Design Engineer

Torquay
3 weeks ago
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A fantastic opportunity to work near the South Devon coast, joining a developer of photonic networks.

We are looking for experienced Hardware Engineers to develop a high-speed network interface card, collaborating with electrical, RF, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration in an exciting, ambitious environment.

Your responsibilities will include leading the design and integration of transceiver module across photonic design, Network FPGA and hardware.

Collaborating with electrical, RF, mechanical, and software teams you will ensure seamless system integration.

In addition, you will develop and execute test plans for hardware validation, integration and verification. Plus troubleshoot and resolve hardware integration issues at the board and system level.

You will work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners for hardware bring-up and production support.

You will perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis, and support EMC/EMI testing and compliance efforts.

Participating in design reviews you will provide feedback on hardware architecture and layout.

Experience:

As the successful Hardware Design Engineer, you should have experience in hardware integration, preferably within RF/photonics/optics systems, plus a strong understanding of RF fundamentals, signal processing and efficient power supplies.

A sound knowledge of EMC implications of hard speed transmission, plus scripting and automation, such as TCL and Python.

A knowledge of thermal and mechanical considerations in hardware design is also required.

Ideally you will also have experience with lab equipment, such as; spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, VNAs, and signal generators; have proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence); and a familiarity with embedded systems and firmware debugging.

Qualifications:

A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields or experience within the industry.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested.

Candidates MUST be prepared to work onsite 5 days per week.

Salary / Benefits: In addition to a Competitive Salary and the opportunity to work in a state of the art facility near the South Devon coast, my client offers a range of Benefits including Stock Options, 25 days holiday, and relocation assistance.

Skills: Hardware, Hardware Design, High-Speed Network Interface, RF, Photonics, Optics, EMC, TCL, Python, PCB Layout, Embedded Systems

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