Senior Digital Design Engineer

Copello Global
Southampton, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 62K

Job location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Software Debugging
Digital Electronics
Logic Synthesis of Circuits
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Rapid Prototyping Process
SC Clearance
GNSS

Job description

Join our client as a Senior Electronic Digital Design Engineer and be at the forefront of innovative defence technology solutions! In this critical role, you will develop high-performance, power-efficient digital subsystem components for cutting-edge applications in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), RF communication, sensors, and more.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

  • Proven experience in digital circuit design, simulation, implementation, and testing

  • Hands-on expertise with FPGA and microprocessor-based systems

  • Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O circuits, power management, and fault monitoring

  • Ability to capture, develop, and verify digital subsystem requirements from R&D to full product lifecycle

  • Proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and integrating digital and analog designs

  • Knowledge of safety, reliability, and obsolescence management practices

  • Experience with rapid prototyping for urgent operational requests (UOR)

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with RF communication systems, radar, and ground search systems

  • Familiarity with GNSS anti-jam/anti-spoof technologies, array-based directional antennas, or eLORAN systems

  • Understanding of environmental factors such as temperature and vibration testing

  • Experience designing manufacturing test jigs

  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance for reliability and safety

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electronics Engineering or closely related discipline

  • Several years of experience in the defence or related high-tech industries, working on digital electronics and embedded systems

Other Requirements:

  • Willingness to achieve UK SC security clearance; UK citizenship and residence for the past 5 years required

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to engage with clients throughout development phases

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