Intermediate Hardware Engineer

Your new company
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the space industry? Join a company with over 55 years of groundbreaking achievements and more than 450 successful missions. As a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration, they turn ambitious visions into reality. You will be joining a team of over 3,000 global experts who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. With a strong (and rapidly growing) presence in the UK, this is a great opportunity to collaborate with top space industry players and specialise in advanced space sensors and communication technology. This company is at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of space exploration. This role can be based in one of three locations across the UK; Manchester, Oxford, and Hertfordshire.

Your new role
In this role you will oversee the entire product development lifecycle for satellite communication products, including the specification, design, and validation of products. Your key responsibilities will include detailed circuit design, effectively communicating with and directing PCB layout teams, delivering manufacturing work-packages. And finally, supporting integration, validation, and qualification processes.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need a minimum of two years of experience in hardware product design, ideally with a background in satellite or payload equipment development. You will be adept at designing complex, high-speed circuits on multi-layer PCBs and proficient with various design and simulation tools. Furthermore, you will be able to demonstrate hands-on experience with microcontrollers, digital signal processors, high-speed interfaces, power supplies, sensors, and RF design is essential. You will show expertise in high-reliability system design, DC/DC power supply design, Verilog/VHDL, ASIC prototyping with FPGAs. Additionally, a knowledge of relevant standards and scripting languages will be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return
Employees receive competitive compensation and benefits packages at all locations. Team members and their qualified dependents can participate in a comprehensive benefit plan, which includes private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, a pension plan, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, a hybrid work model is in place to help support a better work/life balance, with the ability to work 2 days a week from home.
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