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Hardware Design Engineer (24786)

Cambridge
to £45k DoE and excellent benefits
Filled

Hardware, PCB layout, Design Engineer, ASIC, high speed electronics

One of Cambridge’s leading international software and hardware companies is looking to find an excellent, experienced Hardware Design Engineer to help design and develop prototype boards for their rapidly expanding product range.

A major aspect of the role will be designing and testing reference boards for use by OEMs and partner companies. This will include high-speed interfaces such as USB3, Ethernet, HDMI and DDR2. The Hardware Design Engineer will be expected to validate both board designs and silicon.

The Hardware Design Engineer would also be expected to: perform feasibility studies and technical investigations; gain the input of suppliers, manufacturers and customers to deliver quality solutions; assist with ASIC validation activities, and create and maintain user guides and documentation.

Skills needed for this role include:

  • A competent background in general and high speed digital and analogue electronics design
  • Good working knowledge of video, networking and bus interfaces
  • The ability to design and test prototype reference boards, incorporating interfaces such as USB3, Ethernet, HDMI and DDR2

You will need a good degree in Electronics together with strong A-level grades. Full permission to live and work in the UK without time limit, restriction or sponsorship will also be required.

Keywords: Hardware, PCB layout, Design Engineers, ASIC, networking, high speed electronics, virtual reality

Interested? Send your CV to ECM Selection; whilst we can only put forward the top few candidates, we do read every CV and try to respond to everyone. Or recommend a friend for £250, details at http://ecmselection.co.uk/tell-a-friend.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.