Principal Hardware Engineer

Luton - 90% on site

£75ph inside IR35

A leading technology programme is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to design and develop hardware and firmware subsystems for advanced electronic systems. This role will be instrumental in shaping high-performance solutions for signal processing, communications, and control applications.

Working closely with a team of experts in a collaborative engineering environment, you'll contribute to the full lifecycle of hardware design - from specification through to integration, verification, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Define specifications for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and ADC/DAC systems.
• Design and develop DSP and mixed-signal systems, including SoC, FPGA, and power conversion.
• Integrate ADC/DAC components within broader digital processing architectures.
• Support verification, debugging, and testing of complex PCBs and VPX-based hardware.
• Engage in model-driven design using MATLAB/Simulink and Mentor design tools.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in mixed-signal design involving ADCs, DACs, FPGAs, and SoCs.
• Experience in fast digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD204.
• Proficiency in electronic design, verification, and qualification testing.
• Experience with power electronics (AC/DC conversion), PCB design, and component engineering.
• Familiarity with VPX system design and high-performance embedded architectures.
• A methodical and structured approach to electronic hardware development.
• Competence in electronics lab testing tools and techniques.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Must have been a UK resident for the past 5 years and eligible for SC security clearance.