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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - **Company:** FINTEC - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Digital Electronics, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Microprocessors, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), PCI Express, Schematic Capture, Serial Communications, Signal Integrity, Software Requirements Analysis, Static Timing Analysis, Systems Integration, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), IEEE 802.3, Serial Peripheral Interface, SC Clearance, Mentor Graphics, Pcb Layout - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.fintecrecruit.co.uk/job/electronics-hardware-engineer-609/apply.aspx ## About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an electronics engineer with experience in high-speed digital design, FPGA and microprocessor-based systems to work on technically challenging projects within the aerospace and defence sector., You should have strong experience in high-speed digital electronics design and development., * Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering or another STEM-based subject * Experience designing high-speed digital electronics using modern FPGA and/or microprocessor devices * Experience with high-speed interconnect technologies * Experience with schematic capture using Mentor Graphics / Siemens EDA DxDesigner or similar * Knowledge of high-speed serial communication interfaces and protocols, including PCIe, Ethernet / IEEE 802.3, SPI and I2C * Experience with high-speed bus architectures, such as DDR3 / DDR4 * Strong understanding of high-speed digital design techniques, including signal termination, controlled impedance, matched-length tracking, ground and power planes, and decoupling * Experience with functional simulation, timing analysis and circuit-level constraints * Experience with PCB layout and the ability to work closely with PCB layout engineers on high-speed designs * Hands-on experience integrating hardware, firmware and software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCAs * Ability to coordinate technical activities and work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines * Experience working with Manufacturing / Production teams and external suppliers Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: * Experience within the aerospace or defence industry * Experience working on complex or high-reliability systems * Ability to analyse system requirements and derive detailed hardware requirements * Experience with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis at board level * Knowledge of FPGA and software programming languages, including VHDL, C and Assembler, * Honours or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related STEM discipline * UK Citizenship is mandatory to meet security requirements and obtain SC clearance * Existing SC Clearance would be advantageous ## Description As a Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, commissioning and testing of high-speed digital electronics hardware and Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) for complex airborne radar products. 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