Senior Hardware Engineer

The Senior Hardware Engineer role is tailored for an individual with deep experience in hardware design, specifically in RF systems and spectrum monitoring.
Responsibilities:

• Involved in the complete lifecycle of hardware development, including detailed circuit design, prototyping, testing and verification, and system integration.
• Develop Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts and assemblies, preparing them for manufacturing.
• Prototyping and Testing: Prototype and test new hardware designs, troubleshooting and fixing any issues that arise.
• Documentation: Produce comprehensive design documentation to support long-term product support.
• Archive all hardware and software designs to preserve the company's intellectual property.
• Develop custom test tools for your designs, using GitLab for version control and collaborating on software development.
• Project Planning: Plan and prioritize tasks to ensure that project deadlines are met.
• Status Reports: Provide regular project updates and status reports.

Requirements:

• Schematic Design: Experience designing hardware schematics, focusing on robust, efficient designs.
• Proficiency in PCB layout design to create functional and manufacturable hardware systems.
• Knowledge of bus protocols such as PCIe, SPI, I2C, and Ethernet.
• FPGA Design: Experience in designing FPGAs using Verilog or VHDL design languages.
• Familiarity with Linux embedded systems for integration and operation of hardware components.
• Experience working with microcontrollers and System on Chips (SOC) devices.
• Ability to write embedded software in C and Assembler.
• Experience in conducting system tests and characterisation of hardware components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including the ability to debug using oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Hand soldering skills for modifying prototypes and working on detailed hardware changes.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SDR technology and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.
• Familiarity with RF test and measurement techniques, using tools like Vector Network Analysers (VNA), spectrum analysers, and power meters.
• Understanding of high-speed digital design, particularly for RF and communication applications.
• Knowledge of the architecture of radio systems, ensuring designs meet functional and performance requirements.
• Experience with radio circuit simulation and design for signal integrity and system performance.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping of RF designs and mechanical structures to quickly iterate on new concepts.

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