Principal Hardware Engineer required for a computing systems provider for space satelitles and telecommunications based in Guildford. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware development for embedded systems and experience in developing high-performance, reliable hardware for space applications

Principal Hardware Engineer Job Overview

Design, development, and optimization of digital hardware solutions for satellite communication payloads and embedded processing systems.
Electrical specifications, SW-HW low level integration, schematic design, selection of components, layout considerations and NPI hand off.
Lead analogue/digital board design through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.
Work with mechanical designers through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.
Take a major part in schematic capture, PCB layout, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, RF, thermal and dynamic simulation work and validation of hardware designs.
Conduct extensive lab work, bring-up and debugging experience from initial engineering modules and prototyping all the way up to production

Principal Hardware Engineer Job Requirements

Experience as a board designer of complex embedded systems, preferably for space or mil-grade applications.
Proven experience in hardware design and development for embedded systems, preferably in satellite communication or for space applications.
Strong knowledge of hardware architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies.
Strong understanding of the interactions between electronics, firmware and software aspects in creating accurate system architecture.
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools for multi-layer PCB design, via structure and reliability trade-offs.
Experience with RF frontend design.
Understanding of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) principles and their implications in the design.
Experience with system-level design and integration.
Familiarity with 5G waveform, DVB-S2X, CCSDS modems.

Principal Hardware Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary- Circa £80,000+ (Dependent on experience and skillset.
Matching pension contributions up to a maximum of 5% per month.
Holiday entitlement - 34 days (including bank holiday)
Working hours - 9.00am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Fridays
Parking - free access as part of the University parking lot.
Private medical care coverage for employee + family membersBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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