Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Digital/Firmware

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Digital/Firmware based in Kent to join this world leader in Photonic Engineering and Manufacturing Services.

Operating globally this Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Digital/Firmware will be based at their UK Centre of Excellence in Kent and join their dynamic, multidisciplined engineering team working on cutting edge medical and life science devices and instruments.

You will be responsible for the electronics and firmware design of products from concept through to production.

Hybrid working available. Sponsorship opportunities for the right candidate.

Key skills and experience required :

Significant experience with high speed digital / analogue electronics and firmware design
DSP, Embedded programming, C, FPGA / VHDL
System architectural design
Schematic capture and PCB Layout for multi-layer PBC's
Ideally qualified to a degree level in a related discipline

This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in their market who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development.

To apply for Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Digital/Firmware, based in Kent, please send your CV and covering letter to (url removed) quoting SKK117. For more information contact Sophie Khuttan on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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