Lead Hardware Engineer

work closely with systems, firmware, software and RF engineering teams to develop robust hardware solutions capable of operating in demanding environments. Key Responsibilities Design and develop advanced digital and mixed-signal hardware. Define hardware architectures for FPGA, SoC and processor-based systems. Create schematics and support PCB layout activities for high-speed designs. Develop and verify interfaces including DDR memory, PCIe and Ethernet. Integrate hardware, firmware and software into complete system solutions. Perform simulation, verification and validation activities. Support board-level bring-up, debugging and fault investigation. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across the product lifecycle. Support environmental, EMC and qualification testing. Produce technical documentation and engineering evidence to support programme delivery. Support customer demonstrations, trials and acceptance activities. Skills & Experience We’re keen to hear from engineers

with experience in high-speed digital electronics design gained within defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries. Essential Strong background in FPGA and SoC-based hardware architectures. Experience designing complex multilayer PCB assemblies. Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, processors and memory subsystems. Experience with tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Xpedition or equivalent. Practical hardware debugging and fault-finding experience using industry-standard test equipment. Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity and timing considerations. Experience integrating hardware, firmware and software within embedded systems. Ability to translate system requirements into effective hardware solutions. Experience supporting verification, validation and qualification activities. Desirable Electronic Warfare, Radar, RF, Communications or Sensor Systems experience. Safety-critical or mission-critical product development. FPGA signal processing architectures. Knowledge of aerospace and defence standards including DO-254, DEF STAN or MIL-STD. Experience leading technical reviews and mentoring engineers. Design for Manufacture, Design for Test and Design for Reliability methodologies. Requirements Active SC Clearance. Sole British National status due to programme security requirements. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. What’s on Offer? £65 per hour (Inside IR35) Initial 12-month contract Hybrid working with four days per week onsite in Luton Work on cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Defence programmes Exposure to advanced technologies and complex engineering challenges Collaborative environment with experienced engineering specialists If you’re looking for a contract opportunity where you can contribute to the development of next-generation defence technology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Winsearch for a confidential discussion. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!