Graduate Hardware Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers
Guildford, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
£45,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Embedded C Firmware Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Linux-Powered Devices OrCAD Schematic Capture Software Engineering VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) Data Processing Fpga Hardware Pcb Layout

Requirements

Do you have knowledge/understanding of PCB design/layout, FPGA development in VHDL, or Embedded C/C++ Software Development? Do you have a degree in a related discipline? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Graduate Hardware Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in:

  • Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs
  • Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering
  • Performing schematic capture using OrCAD
  • Managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors
  • Setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software
  • Developing Linux device drivers for hardware Your skillset may include:

  • Have knowledge/understanding in at least one of the following areas: Complex PCB design, FPGA development in VHDL, or Software development experience in embedded C/C++
  • Be self-motivating, capable of working independently
  • Have a strong academic background
  • Have strong verbal and written presentation skills If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

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