Overview
The Hardware Design Engineer will join the Engineering Team in the defence industry to support electronics projects for an initial six-month contract. This role focuses on hardware design and development, working closely with other engineers to create and test electronic systems. Experience in defence-related projects and relevant security clearances will enhance the candidate's profile for this position.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electronic hardware solutions.
- Conduct schematic capture using tools like Altium.
- Implement PCB layout design while ensuring signal integrity.
- Perform board bring-up, testing, and documentation of results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project requirements.
- Utilize low-level data protocols in design and development.
Requirements
- Proven experience in electronics hardware design.
- Proficiency with schematic capture tools, preferably Altium.
- Knowledge of low-level data protocols such as SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and Modbus.
- Experience in PCB layout design, including signal integrity and stack-up considerations.
- Demonstrated ability in board bring-up and testing.
- Previous experience in the defence industry is advantageous.
- Active Security Clearance (SC) is preferred.