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Company Overview:
- Our client, an established engineering and technology organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Digital Engineer for an initial 6 to 9 month contract.
- This role plays a crucial part in delivering high-performance digital hardware solutions for defense sector applications.
Role Overview:
Working within a collaborative team environment, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in digital hardware engineering to design, verify, and integrate complex systems.
While the focus is on defense-related projects, applicants from adjacent industries with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and interpret customer requirements
- Design and modify digital hardware architectures
- Develop and simulate test benches using industry-standard tools
- Contribute to technical reviews and design validation activities
- Maintain strict configuration control throughout the development lifecycle
- Perform hardware integration and system commissioning
- Support manufacturing and test teams during build and validation phases
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Digital Circuit Design: Expertise in logic gates, flip-flops, and state machinesFPGA & ASIC Development:
- Experience in designing and implementing FPGAs and ASICsHDL Proficiency:
- Strong knowledge of VHDL and/or VerilogEmbedded Systems:
- Familiarity with microprocessor and microcontroller architecturesMixed-Signal Design:
- Understanding of ADCs, DACs, and analog/digital interfacesHardware design and verification against formal requirements
- Experience in requirements capture, work package planning, and effort estimation
- Competence in both analogue and digital hardware design modifications
- Practical experience with system-level hardware commissioningUnderstanding of RTCA/DO-254 development processes (preferred)Working Conditions:
Onsite Requirement:
Presence in Hastings is required; hybrid work model available after initial ramp-upSecurity Clearance: Candidates must hold active SC Clearance
