£Excellent plus wide-ranging benefits package

This is a superb opportunity to join a world-leading company - where you will take responsibility for the main hardware system components for a brand new leading-edge prestige Infotainment Systems project.  The position ideally calls for wide ranging experience with automotive infotainment systems, especially with the core features including satellite navigation, media interfacing, audio, radio, Bluetooth and hands-free operation with noise reduction.

In this role, you will work closely with the customer and the suppliers to ensure that the system is capable of supporting the range of infotainment features from a hardware perspective - identifying component certification requirements and ensuring supplier compliance. You will also develop and manage an Infotainment Component issue list, as well as providing infotainment hardware support to the customer, to enable system integration and vehicle development tests to proceed.

Along with good honours degree (preferably 1st or upper 2nd) in Electronic or Software Engineering, or similar, your technical experience should include a very wide range of areas – such as:

-           Mechanical and package requirements

-           Thermal, vibration, electrical and environmental considerations

-           Electronic interfaces and hardware component specifications

-           Communication interfaces

-           GPS

-           Bluetooth connectivity and AEC / NS techniques, algorithms and implementation

-           WiFi

-           Radio systems (Antenna, Tuner, RDS, TMC and EMC)

-           USB

-           Audio and Video

-           Display and Touch screen interfaces

-           Audio amplifier and interfacing

-           Integration into a vehicle (Power, CAN, Vehicle Modes, Wake-Up).

This is a superb career opportunity for the right candidate to work with some of the brightest and best engineers in the business, within a supportive, leading-edge working environment.

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.

This growing, highly successful company designs, develops and manufactures electronics and software for high precision, cutting edge industrial systems.  This senior role is to join an extremely talented team of software, firmware and electronics engineers to continue their leading edge industrial drive technology, and with the potential to progress to, or for the right candidate to start with, a position of significant leadership responsibility.

Their core hardware products comprise a high speed datapath from a PC using USB. This drives a series of control boards which communicate with a wide variety of mechanical systems. They are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in order to maintain their market lead, and they hold valuable and protected IP on some of the technologies they use.

You will be familiar with a range of technologies including:

· High speed differential communications (LVDS)
· FPGA plus various types of memory
· Digital and analogue interfaces to various mechanisms - mainly low voltage but some high
· External I/O, mainly RS422/485 to encoders, limit switches etc.
· Power supply design, fixed and controllable

The company is continually expanding their product range with faster and better products needing higher speed data requirements; the next generation is already in the design phase.

You will be an exceptional senior or principal level engineer with a very good degree in an electronics discipline from a top UK university. You will be ready to be involved in all phases of the product development life cycle, and will be expected to take an active hand in the design and development of new products from concept through to manufacture.

Since this role has the potential to blossom into a very senior position for the right candidate, any experience you have in the following will be very valuable:

· Leading product development
· Engineering programme management
· Engineering team leadership
· Mentoring and training senior staff
· Liaising with peers in senior (or director-level) management positions

This is an exciting and challenging role, and for the right candidate the future has no limits on career progression. Their package will be competitive dependent on the benefits you can bring to the company, and includes bonus and company pension scheme.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, High Speed, FPGA, PCB, Senior, Principal, Director, Cambridge

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Our client has been trailblazing the technology landscape with a number of innovative products which have been used in global markets for a number of different sectors. As part of their research programme, the Research and Innovation team are looking to implement and develop specific radio communication systems. Joining this team as a Senior Research Engineer, key responsibilities will include: rapid prototyping of technical developments; writing of radio software control code; debugging of complex hardware and software; experimental verification of communication systems’ performance through complex modelling, and technology dissemination / collaboration with internal and external clients.

Key requirements:
- Excellent academic background (1st / 2.1 in Maths / Science / Engineering from a top university).
- Proven knowledge of radio standards / communication development protocols.
- Knowledge of analogue / digital design systems.
- Strong software programming skills (ideally C/C++ and scripting languages like Perl or Python).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally.
- Knowledge of analogue / digital design in mixed mode ASICs; as well as MATLAB / Verilog is highly beneficial.

Utilising both strong technical skills and excellent communication skills, this is an ideal role for a proven Research Engineer with a systems level approach to problem solving – in return be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package. Research & Innovation Engineer – Radio / RF, Comms, C, MATLAB, Modelling, Analogue / Digital Systems, Programming. Cambridge, c£48,000 + Excellent Bens.

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This innovative company specialises in the design and development of high quality products for the consumer and commercial markets. This small development team needs an experienced Electronics Engineer to work with the Technical Manager to support existing and new product development.  The Electronics Engineer must be experienced and be able to hit the ground running and make an immediate contribution to a small team.

The Electronics Engineer will work on new product design and development including troubleshooting NPI; work on continuous development of existing products; create and maintain BOM’s and specifications for manufacture and test; provide technical support on quality, repair and service functions; and work to recognised international quality standards.  The Electronics Engineer must be able to travel occasionally to the Far East or Europe as required.

Educated to degree level in Electronics, the Electronics Engineer must have the following experience: Analogue and Digital design skills including PCB layout; Experience in soft/firmware development within CPLD and µ-controller-based products; Experience in design for reliability and for manufacture; and be capable in test, measurement and fault diagnosis.

Experience of dealing with Far East customers and of working in a small environment are both ideal but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electronics Engineer to work in a quality product related environment.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Firmware, Cambridge, PCB layout, Electronics.

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Developing products for the network / telecommunications sector, our client is looking for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to take responsibilities in the design of current and next generation communications products for ADC-DAC, FPGA and processor interfaces. Key responsibilities and activities will include: Working closely with other Design Engineers and with product requirements to design and develop electronic solutions (along with any necessary test specifications and implementations); Provide manufacturing documents such as PCB layout, Bills of Materials; Provide engineering support for manufacturing, software development, and test; Management of junior team members, technicians and external contracts.

Key requirements:
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject.
- Several years of commercial experience in high-speed digital electronics design.
- Proven experience in basic mechanical design and technical drafting and schematic-capture.
- Experience of high-speed PCB design and management of PCB layout.
- Extensive experience in many of the following areas:
o High-speed network interfaces (Ethernet, ATM, E1/T1, SDH/Sonet);
o 32-bit microprocessor systems;
o Embedded software;
o Linux kernel and board support packages; Radio / RF systems;
o FPGAs, CPLDs, High-speed analogue/digital interfaces;
o High-speed clock and signal management including PCB design;
o Power subsystems; Design and test for EMC and Immunity;
o Design for manufacture and test.
- Experience of Pads-Logic schematic-capture and Pads-PCB PCB-layout software is highly desirable.
- Some of the work is to support clients and so in this role some overseas travel would be expected. Further, a clean, valid driving licence would be highly advantageous.

Working on leading hardware technology, the Senior Electronics Design Engineer will join a growing company (driven by strong sales) and engaging with tomorrow’s needs. Senior Electronics Design Engineer – PCB; Networks / Telecomms; High-speed Electronics; Mechanical Design. Cambridge, £DOE + Excellent Benefits.

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Our client is a successful product development company.  They only recruit bright and capable people who are passionate about their technology and are the best at what they do.

They are currently seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to architect, create and review design specifications for digital and analogue hardware.

Qualifications / Experience:

1st or 2.1 Class Honours degree in Electronic Engineering.

A minimum of five years of experience in the design and implementation of digital and analogue hardware in a commercial organisation.

In depth knowledge and practice of:

• Hardware communications interfaces USB, Gigabit Ethernet
• High speed digital design (DDR, CPU)
• FPGA design using VHDL and/or Verilog
• Micro controller and C for embedded systems
• Analogue designs and switch-mode power supplies
• Schematic capture and knowledge of layout techniques for analogue and high-speed circuits
• Design to meet ESD and EMC standards

Keywords: Electronics, Hardware, Analogue, Digital, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, C, Embedded.

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This is a superb opportunity to join a world-leading company - where you will take full technical lead responsibility on a brand new leading-edge prestige Infotainment Systems project.

The role calls for a bright Automotive System Specialist who can offer extensive Infotainment Systems Architectural knowledge – across areas such as satellite navigation systems, memory / media interfacing, Audio / Radio Systems, Bluetooth devices and Noise Reduction systems.

You will direct the complete specification, development, qualification and delivery of the system to ensure that the technical solution meets all customer requirements – including high levels of quality, functionality and user experience.

In addition to broad, relevant technical skills, your strong Programme Management skills will ensure the technical delivery of the project, including close liaison with the Infotainment Project Manager to ensure alignment with the vehicle, market and service project deliverables.

In addition to an impressive academic record, you will ideally offer extensive, relevant technical “systems level” exposure across some / all of the following:

• User interface / GUI development with Silverlight, XAML, Expression Blend, or Java
• Embedded RTOS for use in automotive infotainment environments (Windows Compact Embedded, Android, QNX)
• SATNAV / GPS satellite navigation engines, including maps, traffic information, text to speech and dead-reckoning technologies, Inertial Guidance, Traffic Information
• Hardware requirements including CAN communication, sensors required for dead- reckoning and the various antennas and interfaces required to support in-vehicle communication protocols
• Bluetooth protocols and services, including certification and compliance (Embedded BT V3, HCI, L2CAP, RFCOM, SDP, OBEX, HFP 0.96 – 1.0, SAP, GAP, MAP, Phone Book, HCI Read Encryption)
• Hands-free voice systems, including AEC and noise reduction technologies
• Wi-Fi Alliance / Wi-Fi Certification, IEEE 802.11, WPS, WPA2, WPA
• Radio systems (Antenna, Tuner, RDS, TMC and EMC)

This is a superb career opportunity for the right candidate to work with some of the brightest and best engineers in the business, within a supportive, leading-edge working environment.

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.

You will be degree or postgraduate qualified and have a wide range of bespoke radio design skills. While knowledge and experience of standards-based systems may be an advantage, the ability to develop custom transmitters and receivers for specialist communications systems, radio location or radar is essential. Working in a consultancy environment, you will be expected to meet clients, prepare proposals and work to strict timescales.

The following skills are essential:

• Transmitter and receiver design skills with thorough knowledge of direct conversion and superheterodyne architectures
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of frequency mixing, frequency synthesisers, amplifiers and filters
• Experience of developing transistor amplifiers
• Experience of developing lumped element and/or printed filters
• An understanding of digital modulation schemes and a range of air interfaces, whether standards based or bespoke
• An understanding of the techniques used in developing radio electronics for a range of frequencies from DC to 5GHz or more
• Able to work as a member of a team or occasionally on your own
• Ability to write clear and concise English to a high standard

Experience in some of the following areas would also be an advantage:

• Customer contact and proposal writing
• Radio system design
• Antenna design
• Software development for automated testing
• The complete project cycle from requirements capture through to manufacture
• Experience in developing the skills of graduate engineers

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You will be experienced in the design of RF and/or microwave ICs, although applications from candidates with component level PCB or MIC design experience will also be considered. In addition to IC design the position would also include PCB/MIC based circuit and sub-system design. Successful candidates would be expected to design in a range of technologies including:
· GaAs MMIC
· Si RFIC
· Multi-Chip Modules (MCMs)
· SMT based design at RF & microwave frequencies to component level
· Various substrate technologies including HDI FR4, thick and thin-film ceramic, LTCC
Experience in, or knowledge of, some of the following areas would also be an advantage:
· Low noise synthesiser design
· Communications system design
· Digital modulation schemes
· AD/DA conversion
· Passive component design (filters, couplers, baluns)
· RF PA design

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.

A leading semiconductor design company, our client are seeking a proven Digital Design Engineer to provide expertise in RTL programming and methodologies for digital design and verification. In this senior position, key responsibilities will include: resource coordination and liaison with other departments / external suppliers to provide key contributions for design, implementation and verification; ensure quality of work; and provide technical expertise.

Requirements:

- Degree educated with a track record in designing complex digital circuits under minimal supervision, and delivering complex tasks on schedule.
- Fully competent with past history in RTL coding, digital design and verification.
- Provide leadership and mentor less experienced members of the group.
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with different groups and departments.
- Further skills / experience in FPGA design for ASIC emulations; RF design for SoC ASIC; or development in Embedded C are highly beneficial.

Based in modern offices in Cambridge, this is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to progress their career, taking in key responsibilities and in return be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package. Senior Digital Design Engineer – RTL, verification, semiconductor, FPGA / ASIC, lead, mentoring. Cambridge, c£60,000 + Benefits.

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.
 
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This highly regarded, multi-disciplined company needs top engineers to work on the development of a range of engineering products for clients in the areas of bioprocess, regenerative medicine and stem cell research.

With excellent academics (at least a 2.1 Hons from a good university plus good A levels) you will have a wide range of skills encompassing mechanical, software, hardware and robotics/automation plus the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.  Our client is looking for a number of engineers over the coming months and this is a period of continuous growth for them and represents outstanding opportunities for well qualified engineers.  They offer a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package.

Keywords: 2.1, 1st, PhD, Mechanical, Robotics, Automation, Electronics, Electrical, Software, Cambridge, Team Lead.

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.

This growing, highly successful company designs, develops and manufactures electronics and software for high precision, cutting edge industrial systems.  This new role is to join an extremely talented team of software, firmware and electronics engineers to continue their leading edge industrial drive technology.  Their core hardware products comprise a high speed datapath from a PC using USB. This drives a series of control boards which communicate with a wide variety of mechanical systems. They are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in order to maintain their market lead, and they hold valuable and protected IP on some of the technologies they use.

Technologies include:

• High speed differential communications (LVDS)
• FPGA plus various types of memory
• Digital and analogue interfaces to various mechanisms - mainly low voltage but some high
• External I/O, mainly RS422/485 to encoders, limit switches etc.
• Power supply design, fixed and controllable

They are continually expanding their product range with faster and better products needing higher speed data requirements; the next generation is already in the design phase.

You will be an exceptional graduate or junior engineer with a very good degree in an electronics discipline from a top UK university. You will be ready to be involved in all phases of the product development life cycle, and will be expected to grow into the design and development of new products from concept through to manufacture.

Altium is an essential part of their design process for schematics capture and PCB layout. Their PCB products are manufactured externally and tested in-house, and liaison with the manufacturers is part of the role to manage stock and part numbers and to ensure continuity of supply.

You will also be required to assist with fault finding in existing products/systems and testing of new products. Familiarity with product certification and testing would be a bonus.

This is an exciting and challenging role, and for the right candidate the future has no limits on career progression. Their package will be competitive dependent on the benefits you can bring to the company, and includes bonus and company pension scheme.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, High Speed, Altium, FPGA, PCB, Graduate, Junior, Cambridge.

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Bright Electronic Engineer sought to join a multi-disciplinary team working on new product development / manufacture - involving a diverse variety of design and problem solving assignments.

You will contribute towards the specification, architecture and design of instrumentation electronics, from initial requirements through to production and test.
Backed by an impressive degree in Electronics, Electronic Engineering (or equivalent), you should have proven and wide-ranging hands-on design experience, ideally to include areas such as:

• Precision Analog Transducer Interfaces (eg. force, optoelectronics, piezo)
• Power Electronics (eg. electromechanical, motor drives, DC-DC SMPs)
• PCB fabrication and assembly processes, both conventional and SMT
• Firmware design

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a superb range of benefits including a company profit share, pension plan, life assurance, share save plan, child care voucher scheme, health care and subsidised gym club membership. 

Keywords: Electronic Engineer / Electronics, Precision Analog / Power Electronics, c£42k + extensive benefits, Worcester, Precision Analog Transducer Interfaces (eg. force, optoelectronics, piezo), Power Electronics (eg. electromechanical, motor drives, DC-DC SMPs), PCB fabrication and assembly, Firmware design.

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.

This is a great opportunity to join an established world-leading company where you will be part of a talented team developing embedded graphics hardware and software for next-generation platforms.  The role offers the security and rewards of a reputable employer - but with the ground-breaking technology and excitement of a start-up. 

In this position you will provide a system-wide perspective on the performance of Graphics Processors - focussing on the performance measurement and analysis.  This will require an understanding of how the overall performance is established from different parts of the system - which you will investigate by collaborating with / collect relevant information from graphics experts within the team, and then applying this data to understand the performance limitations and to find methods for optimisation.

In addition to an impressive academic record (ideally Masters or PhD) in Electronics, Computer Science or similar, you should have solid C / C++ programming skills, scripting skills (using shell script, Perl, Python, AWK or similar) and experience with embedded software environments.

You should also be familiar with UNIX / Windows host environments, embedded Operating Systems (such as embedded Linux, Android, Symbian OS, WinMobile or Windows CE); and with standards such as OpenGL, OpenGL ES, OpenVG, M3G, Direct3Dm, DirectX, EGL.

As well as a competitive salary, the role carries a very extensive benefits package – including health cover, pension contribution, share scheme, bonus and full relocation where appropriate.

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.

This is a superb opportunity for a talented hardware design engineer with a proven track record in the development of performance electronic systems to join a world-leading company.  As part of a motivated team you will take responsibility for  the development of next generation Data & Video Systems for transportation applications.

Working within a project team, often as the sole hardware design engineer, you must have a high degree of self motivation for designing electronic control units from concept through to production, within defined deadlines and budgets. This will involve generation of specifications, selecting components, circuit design using Cadence design tools, designing for ease of manufacture and production test, generation of concise production documentation, functional and type approval testing of the completed product. In some circumstances, the electronic design will integrate existing off the shelf sub-assemblies.

In addition to an impressive academic record, you should have a solid knowledge of digital and analogue electronics circuit design ideally gained within the transportation sector – for example railway, automotive, military, aerospace, or similar industrial sector – where design methods and approaches have to meet demanding, safety, reliability, environmental and certification requirements.

Specifically, your skills should include areas such as:

• Programmable logic CPLD & FPGA design
• Microprocessor system, Microcontroller design
• Communications peripherals or processors
• Data converters
• TTL / CMOS logic design
• Switch mode power supply design
• Analogue signal conditioning
• Power drive stage design
• Designs using high density multilayer PCB’s, with an appreciation of surface mount
• manufacturing, and general electronics manufacturing techniques.
• An appreciation of the problems that have to be dealt with in designing units to operate
• in high temperature, high vibration, and high EMC environments.

This is a superb career opportunity for the right candidate to work with some of the brightest and best engineers in the business, within a supportive, leading-edge working environment.

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.

This growing, highly successful company designs, develops and manufactures electronics and software for high precision, cutting edge industrial systems.  This new role is to join an extremely talented team of software, firmware and electronics engineers to continue their leading edge industrial drive technology.  Their core hardware products comprise a high speed datapath from a PC using USB. This drives a series of control boards which communicate with a wide variety of mechanisms. They are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in order to maintain their market lead. Some of their IP on the techniques used is patent protected.

The technologies used for these include:

· High speed differential communications (LVDS)
· FPGA plus various types of memory
· Digital and analogue interfaces to various mechanisms – mainly low voltage but some high
· External I/O, mainly RS422/485 to encoders, limit switches etc.
· Power supply design, fixed and controllable

They are continually expanding their product range with faster and better products needing higher speed data requirements; the next generation is already in the design phase.

You will be an exceptional Electronics Design Engineer with a good degree in an electronics discipline and strong relevant experience.  You will be involved in all phases of the product development life cycle, and expected to create and develop new products from concept through to manufacture. Orcad Capture is an essential part of their design process, generating and managing BOMs via include files. Their PCB products are manufactured externally and tested in-house, 2 of these products have exceeded 1,000 off in numbers and most of the rest are in the hundreds. Constant liaison with their manufacturers is required to juggle stock and part numbers to ensure continuity of supply.

You will also be required to assist with fault finding in existing products/systems and testing of new products.  Signal speeds are currently below 1GHz, but will exceed this in the next 12 months.

Familiarity with product certification and testing would be a bonus.

This is an extremely challenging role, and for the right candidate the future has no limits on career progression. Their package will be competitive dependent on the benefits you can bring to the company, and includes bonus and company pension scheme.

Keywords: Electronics, Analogue, Digital, High Speed Comm., Cambridge, Orcad, FPGA, PCB.

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.

Most importantly we are looking for raw ability.

• You will have world class skills in electronic engineering. General excellence in circuit design and analysis is a ‘must’ for this role. Familiarity with small scale SMT design and manufacture would be an advantage. Regardless, candidates should be prepared to talk through their relevant experience in detail.
• You will have a working understanding of experimental design, software engineering, control engineering and mechanics.
• You will have the ability to communicate, show initiative, make decisions, argue your point and work in a team.

This is a role that you can help define and mould to your skills and ambitions. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team, who can accommodate individuals with different skill sets. You will have the opportunity to make an important contribution to a small company, with the associated risks and rewards.

Your salary will be very competitive and dependent on relevant academic and/or industrial experience.

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Does a step change in both your career and your lifestyle appeal? Our client, a global company headquartered in New Zealand, is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Manager to lead a highly skilled and growing software engineering team. The company is a market leader in their sector and your contribution will help shape their future products.

You will be challenged by the range of complex technologies including embedded control software, sophisticated user interface systems, data storage and comms. It is expected that you will continue to improve and innovate how these technologies are developed and deployed.

The successful Embedded Software Manager will have experience of highly sophisticated, large and complex environments. Being an expert in your field you can demonstrate skills in areas such as:

- Agile development methods (including test driven development methodologies)

- building and maintaining quality development practices

- embedded software architectures such as multitasking, kernels and real-time operating systems

You will have experience in setting up infrastructure for testing and development in an embedded environment. The ability to network and cultivate strong relationships is at the heart of this role, as is the absolute commitment to develop your team members.

Rewarding as your career has been so far, you are eager for the next challenge and want a business that can fully utilise your skills, yet give you that stretch to develop.  As this is a newly created, senior position you will start with a clean sheet of paper and make a huge difference. And you will have the fantastic lifestyle opportunities that New Zealand offers.

Contact us now to find out more!

Keywords: Embedded Software Manager, medical, healthcare, embedded systems, control software, agile, test, quality, embedded software architecture, multitasking, kernels, real-time operating systems, RTOS, user interface, GUI, data storage, comms, USB, GSM, agile, test, New Zealand

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Top company in medical / laboratory instrumentation systems needs Electronics  Engineer with Analogue & Digital skills to develop range of systems for complex instrumentation and automation systems.  The Electronics Engineer with Analogue & Digital will work on: 

·            Microcontroller and distributed technologies.

·           Novel sensor applications.

·           Motors & drives.

·           Power supplies.

·           Control systems.

The Electronics Engineer with Analogue & Digital will have a degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Physics combined with extensive experience of developing complex electronic and electrical systems plus:

·            Extensive Analogue & Digital experience.

·            Extensive experience of designing electronics and electrical systems for complex scientific instruments and automation.

·            Knowledge of regulatory issues (CE, UL) and safety circuit design and test.

·           Team Lead experience.

This is a top opportunity for a highly experienced Analogue & Digital Electronics Engineer.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Instrument, Automation, Cambridge, Royston.

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Minimum requirements

To meet the requirements of this role you will have:

• An excellent first degree or PhD (from a top university) in electronics, engineering, or related discipline
• A solid foundation in analogue electronics design
• Strong mathematical skills
• Imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
• Good software engineering skills
• Good communication skills

In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
• Radio frequency circuit design
• Digital circuit design
• Power supply design
• Experience of using C and MATLAB
• Experience in signal processing

Graduates with industrial experience or recent graduates with relevant academic course or research experience are welcomed.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain security clearance for the successful applicant, and therefore the applicant must hold UK nationality.

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Specific responsibilities include:

• Take a leading role in preparing “top-down” specifications for wireless systems, taking the wider view of the product and application requirements and converting them into real solutions
• Have a “hands-on” role in the detailed RF systems design, component selection, circuit level design and laboratory based design validation of products
• Where appropriate, create novel design solutions and take a leading role in the regulatory approval and/or field based design validation.

Minimum requirements:

With relevant experience working as a radio designer for a company in the telecommunications field or another relevant area, you will have:
• A good first degree in electronic engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant and extensive experience of RF system design and RF circuit design
• Recent experience of RF techniques and RF laboratory test equipment
• Extensive experience of hardware development and hardware design validation
• Good knowledge of the product development process through to manufacture
• A proven record of getting designs right first time
• Good communication skills
• The ability to interact effectively at all levels in client organisations

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Our client is a high-powered technical consultancy with ambitious plans.

Due to growth, they are now seeking bright graduates and PhDs to join their team. You'll receive excellent benefits including a very competitive salary, share option scheme, and flexible working hours - and a chance to learn from the very best.

You will work on a variety of challenging projects and will engage with customers to ensure the success of their products. In turn you will be supported by a very experienced technology management team and some of the brightest designers around.

You'll need a top degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or similar from a world-ranked university, and you'll also need excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

If this sounds like you, contact us now for full details of this excellent opportunity.

Keywords: Graduate Technical Consultants, hardware, electronics, embedded, software, PhD, 1st Class Hons, consultancy, Cambridge.

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Our client is an internationally acclaimed technology company, developing silicon solutions for consumer and industrial sectors. They are currently looking for a proven Engineer to take on responsibilities dealing with foundry subcontractors to ensure silicon products meet quality requirements and agreed specifications. Key responsibilities will include:

- Manage and coordinate supplies from foundries to ensure supply security, and introduction / termination of new products.
- Determine and negotiate the process control requirements with foundries and internal PMO.
- Building strong relationships with industry experts.
- Key reports to enable management of activities and metrics.

Interested candidates for this role will have:
- Good degree in a suitable technical subject.
- Demonstrate excellent understanding of CMOS process technology.
- Project management experience.
- Proven experience in successfully managing introduction and qualification of new processes and products.
- Excellent analysis, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
- Expertise in RF SoC product knowledge.
- Past experience in management of foundry subcontractors would be highly desirable.
 
Based within their offices in Cambridge, for this role remunerations will be dependent on experience and do contain excellent benefits including: pension, life assurance, and health insurance. Manufacturing Engineer (CMOS Solutions) – Foundry, Semiconductor, Operations, Project Management, Process Control, RF SoC. Cambridge, c£50,000 DOE + excellent benefits.

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This global technology leader, with continued success, is now looking for a client-facing Applications Engineer with a strong background in embedded hardware and software to work with customers to resolve technology issues. Outstanding graduates may be considered.

The Applications Engineer needs a wide breadth of knowledge in order to tackle a variety of software issues and will be required to make fine commercial and technical judgements.  The Applications Engineer will travel to customer sites (a week every 2 or 3 months on average) and responsibilities include:

•            Develop VM, Native and firmware patches for issues with ROM chips.

•           Create reference designs, white papers and carry out design reviews and hardware / RF evaluations.

•            Develop and project manage new software / hardware solutions and evaluate customer projects to provide design / architecture improvements.

•            Communicate technical information, and create / present training courses on a wide range of topics.

A top Engineering degree (minimum 2.1); proven hands-on embedded hardware / software and embedded C development experience; and strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Other requirements include: strong diagnostic and analytical skills; ability to understand hardware and software issues; embedded hardware / software debugging experience using software tools, DMM and lab / test equipment; knowledge of wireless technology standards (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi GPS); and source code control and configuration management experience.

Desirable:

•            Wireless system validation testing and certification.

•            Knowledge of memory architectures.

•            Applications engineering in a semiconductor environment and experience in bringing customer designs into production.

•            Experience of UNIX, Python, Perl, C++, LabVIEW, Assembler and of using wireless sniffers.

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This growing networking technology company seeks an experienced IC Verification Engineer to join a team focussing primarily on verification of their complex SoC devices but will also work with the team to enhance their existing SoC verification methodology using next generation verification techniques including high level verification languages.

The role may also involve many or all parts of the flow from block or system level specification and RTL design of modules for use in IC or FPGA, through functional verification, synthesis and timing closure, to silicon validation and production test.

The IC Verification Engineer will have high level verification language experience (System Verilog or SpecmanE) and experience of the following verification techniques:

• BFMs
• Assertion based verification
• Random test benches
• Functional coverage

You will also have experience of SoC designs, RTL design (VHDL or Verilog) and have a good engineering degree.  Experience in C or Assembler, FPGA, networking and Linux will be useful.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join this growing company at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords:  IC Verification, System Verilog, SpecmanE, VHDL, Verilog, RTL, SoC, Cambridge.

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Experience in mobile phone handsets is highly desirable.

You are likely to have exemplary technical qualifications, typically a first class Engineering degree from a top university, and be able to show your passion for developing new, leading edge technologies.

In return, you will work with a world class team in a role that will be able to accommodate your skills and ambitions.

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Experience & Qualifications:

Candidates will have a 2.1 or above in software / electronics engineering or a similar degree and 1 to 2 year’s industry experience.

• Experience of embedded C programming in resource-constrained systems;
• Embedded C programming at the application and system hardware level with knowledge of interrupt handling and common hardware peripherals, including: I2C, SPI, PWM, UART, ADC / DAC, timers;
• Working knowledge of Microchip PIC/dsPIC and ARM core based microcontrollers

The right candidates will thrive on intellectual challenge within a multi-disciplinary team and will grab the opportunity to always be thinking innovatively, develop next generation products and be abreast of the next set of disruptive technologies.

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A leading automotive supplier - designing and engineering innovative products for vehicle manufacturers worldwide - is now looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer with substantial embedded software development experience to become a key member of their multi-disciplined, customer focused team.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will have varied responsibilities including: architectural design, integration and test; working with Software Architects and Design Champions to ensure the high level software design, development and implementation; providing technical guidance and leadership support; and mentoring junior team members.

Significant embedded system development experience and a good BSc in Electronics or Software are essential.  The Software Engineer will need strong embedded C skills; a good understanding of microprocessors and real time operating systems (e.g. OSEK), including principles of multi-tasking; and an appreciation of analogue and digital electronics.

Experience in automotive and/or audio environment is desirable, as well as several of the following: CMM, CMMi, Spice or similar software engineering standards; HC12, NEC and ARM7 processors; MISRA C coding guidelines (including tools such as QAC); communication protocols, particularly CAN; Linux based development for embedded applications; configuration management tools (particularly ClearCase); defect tracking and change control tools and practices (e.g. ClearQuest); and Rational Team Concert.

Keywords: Senior Embedded Software Engineer, audio, automotive, software, Linux, microprocessors, Embedded C, real time, communication protocols.

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· Analogue design (discrete level, and device level designs), high speed digital (microcontroller, DSP, FPGA etc), power electronics, ultra-low power design techniques
· Signal / image processing, feedback control including robotics, algorithm development and implementation
· Safety-critical, including medical, software design

The successful candidate will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in patient care devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.

Key Responsibilities:

· Development of the electronic and electrical aspects of complex electromechanical products, including system architecture, detailed design, prototypes, verification testing and approvals;
· Work with clients and others in the project team to understand and document the software requirements;
· Follow quality procedures and practices; ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003;
· Present results and deliverables to clients;
· Support transfer to manufacture activities.

Experience & Qualifications:

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in electronics engineering or a similar degree

· Solid technical capability in board and product-level electronics design, in particular; microprocessors, interfaces to sensors and actuators, power management;
· A track record of developing products through the full development cycle from specifications to transfer to manufacture;
· Experience of requirements management, risk management activities such as FMEA, verification testing, EMC and safety approvals.

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Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer with excellent client facing skills, looking to join a top class team?

Our client is seeking someone with a creative spark and passion.  You will have a specialist expertise in electronic engineering, and expertise in the mobile phone industry would be a strong advantage. Familiarity with small scale SMT circuits and manufacturing techniques would be an advantage, as would experience of ASIC products. You will have a working understanding of software engineering, control engineering and mechanics. A significant portion of this role will be communicating with customers, frequently abroad and so you will have the ability to communicate, show initiative, make decisions, argue your point and work in a team.

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Our client is at the forefront of the developing cutting-edge solutions to some of the most complex security problems.

Due to expansion, they are looking for consultant firmware engineers to join their wireless technology design teams.

This demanding role will involve development of a wide range of software defined radio solutions from small embedded low-power devices through to complex high-performance radio systems. As well as design and development engineers may be involved in client liaison, project management and leading the activity of a small design team including the mentoring of junior engineers.

Can you offer the following characteristics/experience?...

• Highly motivated with a strong academic background: A grade A levels in Maths and Physics, and a 2.1 or 1st from a top university in Engineering or Physics.
• Good technical understanding of fundamental principles of digital radio communications theory and its practical applications.
• Significant experience of firmware development (eg VHDL).
• Range of other development skills, C, C++, Java software development.
• Some understanding of hardware design.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project based environment.

... if so our client can offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a real challenge.

Note: Due to the nature of this role you need to be able to achieve the highest level of security clearance.
 
Key skills: Senior Wireless Consultants, software defined radio, digital radio, firmware, VHDL, Verilog, C, C++, Java, software, DSP, hardware design, Surrey

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Software developers in the mobile comms, automtive and other safety-critical sectors are demanding the abiltiy to debug complex, multiprocessor embedded applications. Our client is developing advanced silicon IP to address this need. They believe they have a headstart on the competition and are well positioned for big success.

Following substantial recent investment, our client is now seeking "star" engineers to play a key part in the development and growth of the company.

You will have a first-rate intellect and skills in the area of embedded systems, with exprience in areas such as: computer architecture; multiple processor systems; systems design; silicon RTL design with Verilog/VHDL; design for FPGAs/ASICs.

You will likely have a good degree in Electronic Engineering or similar, but most important are creativity, the ability to develop innovative solutions and a willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.

A range of experience will be considered. Our client is looking for committed people, and in return share options are on offer for the right candidates, as well as competitive salary.

Contact us now to find out more.

Keywords: embedded systems, embedded software, computer architecture, multiple processor systems, multiprocessor systems, RTL design, Verilog, VHDL, FPGAs, ASICs, startup, Cambridge

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· Implementation of PHY layer algorithms and protocols
· Implementation of MAC layer protocols
· Integration of processor sub-systems and related peripherals

Digital is design aimed at FPGAs and ASICs, including specification, implementation and verification.

Skills / Experience:

Required:
· Experience of digital design
· Self motivated
· Ability to solve complex problems
· 2.1 or better academic degree in Electronic Engineering or a Physical Science

Desired:
· Experience with Verilog RTL
· Experience in low level software
· Experience in digital implementation of DSP algorithms for wireless communication systems

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You will have an Honours degree (2.1 or above) typically in Electronic Engineering or Physics from a good University and may also have a postgraduate qualification. Essential experience includes substantial experience in a commercial environment; development experience of one or more large scale wireless systems from specification to integration and delivery; modelling and simulation of wireless communication systems; experience of RF systems design in range 100 MHz to 10 GHz e.g. link budgets, antennas, linearised amplifiers, receive chains, gain line-ups and experience of designing systems with digital modulation schemes. You may also have experience in antenna beam steering and/or RF direction finding algorithms and engineering design techniques for high density products e.g. mobile phones.
You will be self motivated, able to take the initiative in client discussions, be an effective team player and have efficient time management skills enabling you to work well on your own.

You will have all of the following skills:

• Able to design and mathematically analyse bespoke communication systems independently and also using tools such as Matlab
• Able to design the architecture of a wireless system from a blank sheet of paper
• Able to effectively perform requirements capture and write documentation
• Able to generate air interface protocol specifications
• Knowledge of current air interface standards used for wireless communications including some or all of: WCDMA, LTE, GSM, WiMAX, WiFi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, GPS
• Be comfortable with working at all levels of a system from architecture design through to practical hands-on working in the lab or field

The following skills would also be an advantage:

• Experience of writing software e.g. C
• Able to implement ad hoc investigation software tools using e.g. Python
• Able to use structured methodologies such as UML

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As Senior PDK Engineer, you will lead, manage, and evaluate the development of PDK tools by third parties for in-house design requirements including EDA modules and toolsets. This will include the development of working relationships with key vendors, foundry and EDA providers; and contribute to PDK strategy and planning. Further responsibilities will include managing student internship programs for advanced process technologies; managing associated training activities; and participating in recruitment processes.

Candidate requirements:

You will be degree educated (in Electronics, Device Physics, Computer Science or similar field) or have held a similar role in a semiconductor company. You will further have proven experience in technical project management to develop PDK components (SPICE, verification decks, p-cell library) for analogue/RF product design; knowledge of advanced CMOS technology (90nm and beyond), design flow, and EDA/CAD tools (eg: Cadence and Mentor). Experience of NPI, or technology transfer (from fab to technology development to manufacturing) would be advantageous.

Although this role is being recruited for the Cambridge site, applicants who would prefer to be based at offices in the South of France would be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical lead engineer with good communication skills to join a growing technology company, take leadership of key development tools and be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package.

Keywords: PDK, EDA, CMOS, process technology, client-facing, design, analogue, RF, semiconductor, France, Cambridge, UK.

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Our client is at the forefront of the developing solutions to some of the most complex security problems.

Due to expansion, they are looking for senior and principal level hardware engineers to join their wireless technology design teams.

This demanding role will involve development of a wide range of analogue/RF/microwave hardware from small low-power devices through to high performance RF systems. As well as design and development engineers may be involved in client liaison, project management and leading the activity of a small design team including the mentoring of junior engineers.

Can you offer the following characteristics/experience?...

• Highly motivated with a strong academic background: A grade A levels in Maths and Physics, and a 2.1 or 1st from a top university in Engineering or Physics.
• Broad interest in wireless technology and aware of latest industry developments.
• Good RF systems appreciation and familiarity with electronic design and modelling tools for RF, microwave, and high speed digital applications, eg Agilent ADS, MATLAB.
• Understanding of the principles of PCB circuit layout, particularly for RF and microwave applications.
• Hands-on laboratory skills and experience of using RF test equipment.
• Proven record of set-to-work and verification of complex hardware, sometimes under demanding project timescales.
• Flexible and adaptable to use a range of software and firmware development tools and environments.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project based environment.

... if so our client can offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a real challenge.

Note: Due to the nature of this role you need to be able to achieve the highest level of security clearance.
 
Key skills: wireless, RF systems, RF, microwave, high speed digital, Agilent ADS, MATLAB, PCB circuit layout, RF test equipment, firmware, C, Linux, LabView, VHDL, Surrey

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The DSP Group of this leading company works closely with other disciplines to develop cutting-edge software-defined radio products for standards like LTE, 3G and WiMAX, and for bespoke systems, and related technologies like audio and video compression. They use first principles thinking to create class-leading designs based on digital signal processors ranging from their own in-house ASICs cores through to the highest-performance multi-core devices.

With continued success they are currently looking for someone to take a lead role in the Digital Signal Processing Group.

To meet the demanding requirements of the role you will have a good degree in an engineering or related subject.  With previous relevant experience working as a radio designer, possibly within a lead role for a telecommunications company or other relevant area, you will also have:

· A strong technical background in software-defined radio
· A proven ability to lead engineering teams
· Experience of system design across multiple disciplines
· Good knowledge of the product development process
· A proven record of getting software designs right first time
· Good oral and written communication skills
· The ability to interact effectively at all levels in a client organisation

An understanding of protocol stacks and/or radio design will be considered an advantage (where appropriate, training will be provided).

A great opportunity where reward is based on merit.

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Innovative technology consultancy seeks Electronics / Firmware Engineer.  You will be part of a team that includes mechanical, digital and analogue electronics, firmware and software engineers who are expected to balance design/development and project leadership responsibilities. They therefore need individuals with outstanding communication and people skills, as well as a passion for innovation.

The Electronics / Firmware Engineer will develop high speed and analogue electronics systems through the full product development cycle; be proficient with some or all of the following: VHDL, Altera Quartus, Altium Designer, C/C++; contribute to and lead technically demanding projects; and integrate effectively with a talented multi-disciplinary team of like-minded people.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 class degree in electronics, computer science or a related field from a good university (i.e. have good A level grades too); and have a good mixture of design, implementation and test capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a challenge technology environment at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords: Electronics, Firmware, VHDL, C, C++, Cambridge, 2.1, 1st.

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As a key authority of the Digital Physical Design team, you will represent the team internally and externally, offer guidance and support to all team members, as well as with external engineers and be an active contributor and authority on major chip implementation activities. You will be writing, structuring and managing scripts (eg: TCL, Perl and Makefiles) in a Linux environment for shared use.

Key Responsibilities include: 
•          Be a technical and/or managerial authority and provide leadership for at least one of the key areas of the chip implementation activities (synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, power analysis, production test, directory infrastructure, management of tools and jobs, etc.);
•          Ensure an effective and productive chip implementation flow is in place and appropriate for the process technology node and tools available;
•          Provide peer review and consultation where necessary;
•          Assist in the recruitment of engineers when appropriate;
•          Keep abreast of current and future implementation tools and techniques, particularly in the area of expertise and manage the integration in to current and future implementation flows where appropriate, and communicate to relevant parties;
•          Define and implement strategies to optimise the power, timing and area of ICs;
•          Verify and sign-off of ICs for tapeout;
•          Contribute to the infrastructure and automation of the digital implementation flow;
•          Interface with EDA tool suppliers and other infrastructure providers both internally and externally to ensure an effective and productive implementation flow is in place for use by all group members;
•          Ensure effective communications are conducted within and outside the group to ensure all relevant parties are kept abreast of issues and techniques.

The successful candidate will have a strong degree (or equivalent qualification/ experience) in maths / science / software / electronics / engineering; with an in depth understanding of the digital implementation of ICs and appreciation of the issues involved with a proven track record of technical ability; ability to innovate and implement technical solutions; ability to make technical decisions and communicate ideas and policies effectively and proactively in key areas of expertise. Further, the candidate will have good understanding of design methods, approaches and technical solutions; and operate with minimal supervision in a complex environment.
Experience with Verilog, Perl, TCL, shell scripts, Makefiles and version control tools; Synopsys implementation and verification tools; as well as having strong presentation skills, and chartered engineer certification would be highly 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.']]> Pre-sales, automotive, market leader, embedded software tools, good communication skills

Seeking a broader, more people-oriented role with good variety? A chance to work for a market leader, to apply technical skills with a diverse range of companies, and to get away from your desk regularly?

This exciting opportunity would suit a down-to-earth engineer who wants to continue to make use of their technical expertise, but work in a more sales- and customer-oriented position. With excellent interpersonal skills, you must be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels - backed by strong technical abilities, good initiative and an eagerness to succeed.

You will join a world-leading provider of solutions and systems for embedded controller development to the automotive, aerospace and broader industrial markets. In this varied role, you will interface directly with existing and potential customers to understand their requirements and work with the development team to ensure the customer has the correct solution.

You will also deliver technical training courses and product demonstrations, and generally offer support to customers whilst promoting the advantages of the company's products.

The role will involve a significant level of onsite work with UK customers, mainly in southern England and the Midlands.

With a good numerate/engineering degree, you will ideally have gained a good level of experience with areas such as:

Embedded software development, including Real-Time Operating Systems, C/C++ compilers, emulators, and microprocessors/microcontrollers

Communication Mechanisms (CAN, Flexray, LIN, RS232, AUTOSAR)

Control Systems Development (Rapid Prototyping, Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation, Test Automation, Automatic Code Generation, Calibration)

Electronic Hardware - PCB design, sensors, data acquisition, power electronics.

A good salary/benefits package according to experience is on offer.

Keywords: Application Engineer, embedded software, Real-Time Operating Systems, RTOS, C, C++ compilers, emulators, microprocessors, microcontrollers, comms, CAN, Flexray, LIN, RS232, AUTOSAR, control systems, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Test Automation, Automatic Code Generation, Calibration, electronics, hardware, PCB design, sensors, data acquisition, power electronics, Cambs, Herts.

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Looking for a range of experienced engineers, you will have:

• Excellent university degree (1st/2.1) in electronics engineering or computer science from a good university with relevant commercial experience (science/maths graduates with highly similar commercial experience will be considered).
• Strong experience in graphic/computer processor architecture (performance modelling; memory system architecture and RTL design; 2D/3D graphics fundamentals; rasterisation, and silicon physical implementation).
• Experience of VHDL/Verilog/SystemC.
• Development experience in C/C++ with OpenGL ES/OpenCL/DirectX, and use of UNIX and shell programming is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for (highly) experienced graphics hardware engineers to develop new designs used for the electronic products for tomorrow.

Keywords: Graphics, GPU/CPU, Electronics, Semiconductor, Silicon, 1st/2.1, RTL, C/C++, Design, Architecture, Microarchitecture, Memory, Shader tools.

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In this hands-on technical role, you will be part of a world class engineering team, developing designs and verification processes, as well as demonstrate technical problem solving and innovative solutions for microarchitecture definition and RTL definition. Further at Principal level, you will provide team leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Candidate requirements:

•            Strong academic background (1st/2.1 in electronics, computer science or similar) with relevant commercial experience.
•             GPU/CPU hardware design and implementation experience.
•             Development experience in an UNIX environment.
•             Knowledge of industry standard simulation environments.
•            Further attributes are highly desirable: design for low power, high performance; knowledge of 2D/3D graphics and software APIs, C/C++, scripting (Perl/Python/Tcl); and OpenGL ES/OpenVG development experience.

For the Principal level role, as well as the above, applicants must have prior experience in project ownership and sign-off of designing sub-systems; verification at block/unit/system level; and VHDL/Verilog modelling at an (micro-) architecture level.

This is a great opportunity for Experienced Graphics Engineers to join a leading technology company and work on next generation designs, and in return be rewarded with a great remuneration package including top benefits including: contributory personal pension scheme and possible share options, whilst working in spacious offices.

Keywords: Graphics, GPU/CPU, Senior/Principal, UNIX, hardware, semiconductor, IC, architecture.

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Our highly-regarded client has the ambition of being at the front of advanced multimedia IP products. With continued success they are now looking for a Principal Hardware Verification Engineer to play a key role in their expanding team of dedicated experts.

The verification team uses a wide range of tools including simulation, prototyping, modelling and formal proofs. As such, you will need to demonstrate specialist skills in complex IP verification, including hands-on experience using state of the art verification tools, techniques and methodologies.

You will lead the definition, review and implementation of verification strategies for high performance, low power GPUs. You will provide technical support for junior engineers, create and review testplans, and have technical ownership of verification solutions.

Essential requirements:
• Excellent degree in Electronic  Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• Proven project experience of technically owning, architecting and implementing verification solutions for complex problems from unit to system level.
• Proven experience and in-depth understanding of the current verification strategies for complex IP development: constrained random, coverage driven, assertion-based and formal techniques.
• Expert knowledge of high level verification languages such as SystemVerilog, Specman, Vera or SystemC.
• Experience of defining and driving FPGA and/or emulation based testing flows.

Highly desirable experience:
• CPU, GPU, multi-processor and memory system verification.
• High-level programming, i.e. C/C++.
• Proficiency in Perl, Tcl, Assembler and Verilog.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D graphics fundamentals and software APIs.
• OpenGL-ES/ OpenVG development.

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As an Embedded Digital Systems Engineer you will be involved in a wide variety of product design (consumer, medical and industrial), from concept through to detailed design.

To meet the requirements of this role you will have:

· An excellent first degree / PhD in electrical or information engineering, computer science, physics or related discipline
· Relevant experience in at least one of the following areas, and an interest in the others: embedded software implementation in C, digital design, or electronics;  
· Strong mathematical skills
· An imaginative and inquisitive mind, be eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
· Good communication skills, especially in writing technical documentation and specifications

In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· Embedded Linux or Windows
· A strong grasp of physical concepts, and how physics applies in real world situations
· Experience of digital ASIC or FPGA design and implementation using VHDL or Verilog
· Board-level circuit design
· Analogue and /or digital electronics
· Information theory
· Writing programs in python, C or C++
· Signal processing or algorithm design
· Matlab programming

Graduates with industrial experience or recent graduates with relevant academic course or research experience are welcomed.

Embedded Digital systems Engineer, Cambridge, to £50k.

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Our client develops leading-edge technologies and products, including development of micro-mechanical, piezoelectronic, fluidic and optical devices for markets ranging from healthcare to consumer products. They now seek a bright, enthusiastic, hands-on physicist and electronics specialist with both an aptitude and interest in commercial development. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, an intuitive grasp of fundamental scientific principles, and demonstrable drive and commitment. You will be involved in development of optimised electronics solutions for novel sensor, actuator and display technologies; applying skills to create innovative and effective solutions to real-world problems, working on and leading demanding technology and product development projects; participate in the client interface, communication and management; and taking responsibility for best in class project delivery.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 degree in physics or electronic engineering with a PhD from a leading university; electronics experience including practical analogue and digital hardware design, development and analysis skills; very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills; and ideally, project management and commercial experience.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Physics, PhD, 1st, 2.1, Cambridge, Sensors.

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This leading player in high technology consultancy services has a portfolio of clients worldwide and provides tangible real world solutions to a range of engineering needs.  This key role is for an Electronics / Firmware Engineer to work on technically demanding embedded hardware and firmware projects across a wide variety of industries utilising leading edge technologies; to participate in client interfacing, communication and technical programme lead; and to contribute to growth of the group.

This challenging role is for a high calibre engineer with at least a 2.1 (Hons) from a top university (so very good A level grades also needed!) with a track record of hardware design with embedded systems and programmable logic.  You must also have experience of C or C++ in embedded applications; system level design; and use simulation tools (Matlab or similar) and have experience of RF design.

This is a top opportunity for a talented Electronics/Firmware Engineer to work on client based projects in this challenging and dynamic environment.

Keywords: electronics, hardware, firmware, C, C++, embedded, MATLAB, consultancy, Cambridge, 2.1/1st.

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This is an excellent chance to join a leading team of professionals working in an exciting technology area, developing the best bits of kit around.

Our client is continuing to develop its unique communications products for customers across a broad range of growing markets. They seek exceptional people to help develop the next generation of comms products.

In their modern offices in Cambridge, they are now looking to recruit a talented, experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. You'll be working across the full hardware design cycle from concept through to manufacture.

You will have:

- a degree in Electronic Engineering, or similar, plus strong commercial experience in a telecommunications environment
- extensive experience of developing complex circuit designs using both analogue and digital electronics
- strong practical, hands-on skills
- knowledge of several of the following areas: low power digital design, high voltage analogue electronics, VHDL, DSP, data conversion, design for EMC.

Contact us now to find out more about this excellent opportunity.

Keywords: Electronics Design Enginee, analogue, digital, DSP, VHDL, low power digital design, high voltage analogue electronics, data conversion, design for EMC, Cambridge.

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This growing consultancy seeks a number of engineers to join their group focussing  on drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems, diagnostic instrumentation and surgical technology.  You must have the ability to hit the ground running and be immediately effective in technically challenging projects where you can contribute to, and/or lead demanding assignments.

With at least a 2.1 Hons degree from a good university in Electronics you will have a very strong understanding of electronic engineering fundamentals and an ability to apply this to solve technical problems; have experience of challenging analogue and digital electronics projects, from concept to production; ideally, have some exposure to software or FPGA code development; have intrinsically high levels of motivation, excellent communication and presentation skills; have a good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities, and have a strong interest / track record in medical device development.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in this stimulating technology environment with professional career development possible into a variety of technical, business and leadership roles.

Keywords: Consultant, 1st, 2.1, Medical Devices, Electronics, Cambridge.

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This highly regarded, innovative company specialises in the development of solutions for high technology clients worldwide. This new role is to join a team, which includes mechanical, digital and analogue electronics, firmware and software engineers who are expected to balance design/development and project leadership responsibilities. They therefore need individuals with outstanding communication and people skills, as well as a passion for innovation. You will be expected to:

•             immediately engage in a technically and commercially stretching environment;
•            develop high speed and analogue electronics systems across the full product life-cycle – design, implementation, test and support;
•            be proficient with some or all of the following: VHDL, Altera Quartus, Altium Designer, C/C++;
•             contribute to and lead technically demanding industrial printer projects; and
•             effectively integrate with a talented multi-disciplinary team of like-minded people.

You must have at least a 2.1 Hons degree in Electronics, Computer Science or related subject from a good University (i.e you will need very good A level grades as well) and have a good mixture of design, implementation and test capabilities. You must have excellent communication and presentation skills and be a team player.

This is an excellent opportunity to join this dynamic company at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Firmware, Electronics, C, C++, consultancy, Cambridge, 2.1, 1st, VHDL.

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Your responsibilities will cover all areas of the design and verification process: working closely with customers, architectural design and modelling, writing specifications, design and simulation, verification of functionality, generating deliverables and maintenance of designs.

You will have real influence - making a major contribution to projects whilst also providing mentoring to the more junior engineers working within the project. You should be capable of providing a technical lead - taking full responsibility for the specification and performance of the design and, together with the project manager, being responsible for timely delivery.

In addition to an impressive, relevant academic record, you should have proven project design experience - ideally on microprocessors or microprocessor based systems - along with exposure to all stages of the design cycle.

Your technical skills should include:

• Substantial multi project experience of high performance RTL design
• Module and block level specification and documentation
• RTL coding and design implementation
• Familiarity with a Unix / Linux working environment 
• Ideally some programming experience in Assembler, C , C++

Any experience of design techniques for low power, testbench design with Specman e or SystemVerilog and modelling at an architecture/design level would be a definite advantage.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a very extensive benefits package – including health cover, pension contribution, share scheme, bonus and full relocation where appropriate.

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Our client is an expanding, highly professional and award-winning technical consultancy developing state of the art new products for a number of high-tech sectors.

They are now seeking a Graduate Electronics Engineer to join their team.

You'll have a 1st or 2.1 honours degree in Electronics Engineering, or similar, from a top university course requiring A grades at A level. You'll have a broad range of skills, good team working & problem solving abilities, and be credible in front of customers.

Our client offers a stimulating work environment in an exceptional location close to Cambridge, with excellent benefits and career development prospects.

Keywords: graduate electronics engineer, electronics engineering, consultancy, digital, analogue, Cambridge, £excellent

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Our client’s technology is used by some of the biggest names in consumer electronics.  With continuing success they’re now looking for a Verification Engineer to join their expanding, highly-motivated team.

The CPU verification team uses state of the art tools and specialist techniques in design simulation, prototyping and formal verification methodologies.  You must have proven experience in verification (ideally on CPUs or microprocessor-based systems) and will be applying both hardware and software skills.

Essential requirements:

• Good degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar science.
• Experience and excellent understanding of validation, i.e. constrained random, directed tests and formal property checking.
• Experience of Verilog and test bench design with Specman-e, SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity of Unix/Linux.

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with RISC microprocessors and microprocessor systems.
• Perl or other scripting languages.
• FPGA/Emulation flows.
• Leading a verification team.

An excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work in an internationally renowned Cambridge company.  This role comes with a very good benefits package plus share options.

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This established company produces a range of innovative products for the AV and IP sector and, with continuous growth, seeks a number of Electronics Engineers – Digital and Analogue to work on product design from concept through to a finished product.
A mixture of high speed digital, microprocessor, power supply and analogue design skills would be ideal as typical projects tend to involve many diverse design elements.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Electronics Engineer – Digital and Analogue to be involved with a spectrum of electronics design challenges giving you a high level of job satisfaction. Although VHDL/Verilog hardware design is not the core focus of the role, FPGAs almost inevitably form some part of hardware designs nowadays and so some experience in this area is required. Schematic capture skills, preferably using Orcad, and a good appreciation of circuit layout and EMC issues are necessary. Advanced EMC experience, such as Tempest, would also be useful.  Products are typically sold in good volumes and so cost reduction and analysis always forms part of the design brief. Careful attention to detail is essential in all aspects of their hardware design work including the critical DFM and DFT areas.

As well as having strong digital and analogue experience the Electronics Engineer will also have a good degree in a relevant engineering subject.

These are excellent opportunities for experienced Electronics Engineers to extend their career in a challenging technology area.

Keywords: Electronics Engineer – Digital and Analogue, VHDL, Verilog, Cambridge, microprocessor, power supply, 2.1, 1st.

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Our client are pushing the boundaries of wireless technologies for consumer products, and are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to develop and be responsible to take consumer / audio products to manufacture. These designs will support clients’ requirements for next generation wireless solutions, and integrate products onto existing platforms. Key responsibilities will include PCB circuit design (using Altium Designer); write and debug scripts for automated hardware testing; use digital and analogue (RF) equipment; communicate / collaborate with key people / teams.

Required Specifications:
- Strong academics: degree qualified in a relevant subject (Electronics / Engineering or equivalent).
- Commercial experience in designing, implementing and testing powered wireless systems to a high level.
- Experience of design and layout of hardware for high volume consumer products.
- Excellent hardware debugging skills including peer review of in-house designs.
- Proven skills in soldering and fine mechanical assembly skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well to deadlines.
Further experience with: writing MATLAB scripts; wireless technologies and common digital interface standards; and software experience (C / C++) is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hardware design engineer to develop consumer products and in return be rewarded with a excellent remuneration package. Senior Hardware Engineer – Audio, Wireless, PCB, RF, Board design, Prototyping. Cambridge, £Excellent + Benefits.

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Key responsibilities for the Principal Design Engineer will include collaborative work with a team to create and oversee the designs of ESD protection for next generation (and future) products at all levels (from system down to physical level). Your background will be in IC design of the management of RF, power and auxiliary components regarding circuit protection to ensure functionality and robustness, as well as being comfortable to work with foundries and other third parties. There is further scope to extend design activities into other areas of interest which would be suitable.

Principal Analogue / RF IC Design Engineer specification:
- Strong commercial experience in the field of IC design regarding ESD protection at the chip level.
- Extensive knowledge of integrated ESD design techniques, and ideally sub-micron CMOS, semiconductor physics and IO-cell design.
- Knowledge of processing technology.
- Some experience in design for power management circuits (switched-mode power supplies, battery chargers and linear regulators).
Further knowledge / experience of the following would be desirable: Transistor level design of analogue circuits (opamps, comparators, bandgap references) in deep sub-micron processes; Physical layout of IC; and Use of Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Calibre.

This is a top opportunity to join a progressive, market-leading company, and in return work on innovative chip designs and be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package. Send in your CV now and provide evidence of your relevant skills. Analogue / RF IC Design Engineer – ESD management, systems / physical level, analogue, RF / power management. Cambridge, to c£68,000 DOE + extensive benefits.

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This highly innovative company specialises in the development of leading edge products for the drug discovery industry.  All of their products contain complex mechanical systems, electronics, software and consumables.  The purpose of this role is to ensure that the manufacture of these products is feasible, efficient and of the right quality.  The Manufacturing Engineer will implement sound manufacturing processes, improve efficiency of production using test practice methods, solve manufacturing issues and maintain and improve the master manufacturing documentation.

The Manufacturing Engineer must have a good degree, or equivalent, in manufacturing engineering and have excellent engineering and process design skills; experience and sound knowledge of NPI processes; sound understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFMA); and a good understanding and experience of lean practice.  The Manufacturing Engineer must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to provide leadership, have effective management and task priorisation skills and be a completer finisher.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre Manufacturing Engineer to join a challenging technology environment.

Keywords: Manufacturing, DFMA, NPI, electro-mechanical, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Royston.

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Our client is a privately owned, very profitable company that still has a friendly, 'family' feel. They believe in developing their staff and giving engineers ownership of products - covering the full lifecycle from 'cradle to grave'.

Due to expansion, they are looking to take on an experienced Electronics Design Engineer, with laser spectroscopy or lock-in amplifier design experience.

More broadly, your skillset will include a mixture of digital, DSP and some analogue design. Ideally, you'll have a good degree and be experienced with the broad range of electronic design and software development, particularly firmware.

My client is looking for a team player, who can actively contribute to design teams, and with good problem solving skills. You'll be someone who enjoys electronics development, maybe a hobbyist.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include company 5% pension contribution, plus free healthcare for you and your partner/family. And you get Friday afternoons off too!

Contact us now to find out more.

Keywords: electronics, electronics engineer, hardware, software, design, real-time, microcontrollers, digital, analogue, embedded C, comms, communications protocols, DSP, signal processing, instrumentation, laser spectroscopy, lock-in amplifiers, Cambridgeshire.

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This is a great opportunity to joining an established world-leading company.  The role offers the security and rewards of a reputable employer - but with the ground-breaking technology and excitement of a start-up. 

As CPU Performance Architect you will join a motivated team to design, test, and debug software models of future generation microprocessors. This will include microarchitecture modelling; development of performance analysis and projection methodologies; workload development and characterization; and performance validation.

In addition to an impressive academic record, you should ideally have solid commercial experience in processor performance modelling or validation along with some exposure to areas such as:

• CPU (or GPU) micro-architecture including knowledge of areas such as processor pipelines and memory systems
• Basic understanding of logic design and state machines
• Microprocessor modelling using C or C++ 
• Assembly language programming
• Good software engineering skills including data structures and algorithms
• Specification and creation of design test benches.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a very extensive benefits package – including health cover, pension contribution, share scheme, bonus and full relocation where appropriate.

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This highly innovative company develops next generation mobile graphics device architectures capable of performing vast amounts of numerical algorithms.  Unparallelled verification technology is key to accelerate the development of reliable hardware and this position is to make a fundamental change in their testing strategy. You will have access to various hardware groups, software teams, verifications and maths intensive algorithms.

You will be based within a group responsible for optimising mathematically intensive hardware (although no prior hardware knowledge is required). You will be responsible for exploring ways of proving correctness of the system level C++ models via software, simulation or formal proofs, performing error analysis on hardware implementations and advising on modifications.

With an outstanding academic background (a PhD in an engineering or maths subject, plus at least a 2.1 Hons from a top university and top A level grades) you must have a solid mathematical background, excellent problem solving skills and knowledge of C/ C++ programming.  Knowledge of HDL coding, numerical error analysis and IEEE 754 floating point standard will be very useful.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join this highly regarded, cutting edge development company.

Keywords: Mathematics, C, C++, Verification, Hertfordshire, PhD, 2.1, 1st, HDL.

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With continued growth, they now seek additional bright ASIC Design Engineers who can offer extensive commercial ASIC design experience - involving the design and tape-out of complex sub-system blocks such as (for example) Video CODECs, CPU subsystems, Network Controllers etc. 

In addition to an impressive academic record, preferably in Electronic Engineering, Computing or a related discipline, you should have recent and proven working experience that demonstrates successful completion of multiple VLSI implementation projects – ideally including VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog or similar and possibly some Synthesis and STA.

Of particular interest would be any specialist skills in Video CODEC design (with a deep understanding of H.264 and/or VP8 or similar video coding standards) or 3D graphics standards and their implementation - Open GL, OpenVG, DirectX, 3D pipeline, shader processors / geometry shading / tessellation.

Along with a very competitive salary, the role offers a wide ranging benefits package.

Keywords:  ASIC Design, ASIC Design Engineers, design and tape-out of complex sub-system blocks, Video CODECs, CPU subsystems, Network Controllers, VLSI implementation, VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog, Synthesis, STA, H.264, VP8 , 3D graphics, Open GL, OpenVG, DirectX, 3D pipeline, shader processors / geometry shading / tessellation.

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Based at this multinational company’s lead development site in Cambridge, the Senior Handset Systems Engineer will join a leading team to develop next generation designs (of software / hardware) incorporating new RF / wireless technologies. Further responsibilities will include: ownership of reference designs, mentoring junior staff, liaise with / travel to lead handset customers, and work collaboratively with other teams to facilitate the overall development process.

Senior Handset Systems Engineer requirements:

• Good degree in electronics, software or similar discipline.
• Proven understanding of electronic circuit design.
• Experience in designing, debugging and evaluating PCBs including complex RF IC components.
• Strong understanding of RF design knowledge at 2.4GHz for wireless communications.
• Experience in “project-ownership” and driving projects through efficient problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), and comfortable in client-facing positions.

Further attributes are highly beneficial: Low frequency RF design for broadcast FM radio technology; Analogue and digital audio circuit design; Audio quality assurance; Scripting languages for automated testing and evaluation; Wireless technology standards in handsets; PCB layout tools; and Handset development. Senior Handset Systems Engineer – RF, wireless, handset, electronic design, PCB. Cambridge, c£40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

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This is an exciting and challenging role to join a team of extremely capable engineers working on leading edge microprocessor core and microprocessor system designs.  The team produces a range of hardware products including processor designs and system components, as well as supporting software.

As Project Manager, you will work closely with the Product Manager, Technical Lead and engineering team to manage engineering projects from conception through to final delivery - to ensure quality, on-spec, on-time delivery of products.  Your responsibilities will include driving and monitoring the project, planning, scheduling, issue / risk management as well as management of project stakeholders and dependencies - communicating with external partners. You will manage multiple engineering projects, which may include processor designs or system components. 

In addition to an impressive and relevant academic record in Computer Science, Electronics or similar, you should have proven Project Management experience - ideally  within an embedded software / microprocessor systems or similar environment - along with exposure to all stages of the product life cycle.

Your wide-ranging skills should ideally include:

• Proven ability to take ownership, lead, monitor and motivate a team.
• Experience of applying project management in a rapidly changing embedded software or hardware development environment
• Demonstrated ability in building plans from a high level to a detailed schedule 
• Experience liaising with customers, partners and remote development teams
• Clear understanding of, and ability to apply the concepts of risk management
• Able to manage stakeholders through personal leadership and clear project goals
• First class communications skills, both written and verbal
• Willing to travel on occasional basis

A formal project management qualification (e.g. PMP), familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar, previous experience of silicon hardware development and an understanding of hardware and software development lifecycle methods (e.g., waterfall, iterative, agile) would be a definite advantage.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a very extensive benefits package - including health cover, pension contribution, share scheme, bonus and full relocation where appropriate.

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With this early-stage company, based in Oxford. This is your chance to join them at a very exciting point in their growth.

My client is putting together an exceptional team to take the company to the next stage. Areas of work include algorithm development and signal processing.

A range of experience will be considered, from fresh graduate/PhD to experienced engineers. My client is seeking top individuals with a passion for problem solving. You should have excellent academic qualifications and programming experience ideally in MATLAB, Python, C or C++. Specific experience in the areas of artificial intelligence and signal processing would be a plus.

Most importantly, you will be willing to turn your hand to a variety of work, and bright: my client is seeking someone with a 2.1 or 1st Class Hons degree from a top university, in a numerate subject such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics.

In addition to competitive salaries, a generous bonus package is offered, along with share options - so in time you could truly reap the benefit of your own efforts.

Don't miss what could be the opportunity of a lifetime - contact us now to find out more!

Keywords: engineering, mathematics, maths, physics, computer science, algorithms, signal processing, DSP, energy saving, green technologies, 2.1, 1st Class Hons, PhD, Matlab, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Oxford

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A challenging opportunity with a top 100 company!  Our client’s technology is used by many of the digital industry’s biggest names. With continued success they now seek a Verification Engineer to develop software stress tests to verify CPU cores and associated IP.

As well as software expertise, you will have an understanding of micro-architecture and hardware implementations.  You will write innovative software test cases exposing bugs in hardware that other validation methods have not discovered.

You must have proven experience of developing and debugging low level software at the architecture level and experience of validating hardware systems via software test. You will definitely have a good university degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering and strong development skills in C and Assembler.

Other essentials:
• Experience of complex CPU architecture features and their corresponding interactions, in relation to caches, MMU, SMP, coherency and out of order execution.
• Experience with hardware emulators and associated waveform viewing tools for debug analysis.

Highly advantageous:
• Experience with cross-compiling of Linux tools and packages.
• Experience of OS kernel internals.
• Experience of development and integration issues (HW/SW) associated with mobile platforms.
• Experience with Perl and TCL scripting languages.
• Test automation development for embedded processor architectures.

An excellent opportunity with a highly regarded Cambridge company, offering an excellent benefits package plus share options.

Keywords: C, Assembler, CPU, micro-architecture, hardware validation, low-level, embedded, software test cases, C, assembly, debug, cross-compiling, OS kernel, mobile platform.

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With further growth, this highly respected company now seek a bright, well-qualified C / C++ Real-time Embedded Software Engineer (with a good degree from a top University) to design and develop a wide range of advanced analytical instruments and accessories.

This Embedded Software Developer role will involve you in all stage of the product lifecycle - requirements, analysis, design, testing, release and support.
With a desire to exploit new and emerging technologies, your experience should ideally include areas such as:

• Firmware development using advanced microcontrollers (any experience of Infineon C166 / ST-10 series microcontrollers would be of particular interest)
• System level design and control systems
• Extensive use of C / C++ in real-time embedded applications
• An understanding of electronics / hardware / interfacing
• system modelling / analysis using tools such as MATLAB
• working in a ISO9000 / TickIT environment

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a superb range of benefits including a company profit share, pension plan, life assurance, share save plan, child care voucher scheme, health care and subsidised gym club membership. 

Keywords: Embedded Software Developer, C / C++, Real-time Embedded Applications, c£42k + extensive benefits, Worcester, Real-time Embedded applications, Infineon C166 / ST-10 series microcontrollers, electronics / hardware / interfacing, Systems Modelling, Matlab.

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Our client is a highly innovative communications company, seeking a highly proven RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer to join their team and be a key contributor on the design, implementation and verification of electronics sub-systems, working on radio macro sub-systems development and enhancements. Responsibilities for this RF IC / Analogue Design role include: highly technical, complex problem solving in tightly constrained environments, be a technical authority in Analogue Design including RF electronics – keeping abreast of new global developments; expertise using key tools (Cadence / Mentor and MATLAB) and provide technical expertise and support.

RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer requirements:
- Solid academic history (degree in maths, science or engineering).
- Proven competence in Analogue circuit design of significant complexity and verification techniques using Cadence and Mentor.
- Experience using MATLAB and other system design tools for defining architecture and specification of radio sub-systems.
- Ability to lead activities / tasks of other engineers, and work effectively within a group to define project aims and customer requirements relating to RF IC / Analogue designs. Past experience in coordinating projects and design of entire radio sub-systems would be highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer to contribute to leading developments of new communications electronics solutions for next generation devices, and in return be rewarded with a stimulating work environment, opportunities for career progression and good remunerations including top benefits. RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer – Cadence / Mentor, MATLAB, RF, Analogue, IC, electronics, Cambridge, £40k - £65k + Benefits.
 
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Based in a commercial R&D house, the Test Development Scientist / Engineer will utilise their strong hands-on skills to develop precision instrumentation for the life science sector. Working with the R&D development team, the Test Development Scientist / Engineer will design and perform tests to monitor the robustness and usability of new products – suggesting hardware and software modifications; and translate customer requirements into new instrumentation specifications.

The Test Development Scientist / Engineer will:

-           1st/2.1 degree in an applied life science subject such as biochemistry or biotechnology, from a well regarded university.

-            Analytical R&D mindset with strong problem solving skills.

-           Strong communication (both verbal and written) and computer literacy skills.

-            Prototype testing for electronics for new life science application (ideally Breadboard testing).

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your hands-on lab skills for applied instruments – working on next generation tools. Test Development Scientist / Engineer: R&D, instrumentation, applied life sciences, electronics testing, prototyping. Hertfordshire, to £50,000 DOE + excellent benefits.

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You must have excellent digital design and verification experience together with solid RTL coding skills. As well as competence in Digital Design and RTL coding, experience of FPGA design for ASIC emulation would be a distinct advantage as would experience of the Digital Physical Design flow for SoC ASIC.  Familiarity with development in C for embedded processors is also beneficial.

Key skills/experience:

• Digital Design & Verification techniques.
• RTL Coding.
• FPGA design.
• Knowledge of analogue and RF design for SoC ASIC.
• C development.

If you are a well qualified Digital Design Engineer and are seeking a challenging new position with am acknowledged market leader offering a rewarding salary package - please contact us for full details.

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• Analogue design (transistor level, and device level designs), high speed digital (microcontroller, DSP, FPGA etc), power electronics, ultra-low power design techniques;
• Signal / image processing, feedback control including robotics, algorithm development and implementation;
• Safety-critical, including medical, software design. The successful candidates will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in patient care devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, design, coding, and verification, for various products and projects
• Make specific contributions and manage tasks as part of an international multi-disciplinary product development team
• Learn how to develop and implement solutions based on different technologies and target markets;
• Write software and develop electronics;
• Deliver project tasks within the time-scales and budgets;
• Take a lead role when appropriate on a project;
• Write proposals for future work with clients.

Experience and Qualifications:

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in a relevant engineering discipline, for example an electronics, combined science with electronics, applied mathematics (or similar) degree.

• Software development experience in C, C++, preferably an understanding of object orientated design;
• Electronics design experience;
• Prior experience working within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to physical product development and multi-tasking across projects.

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Can you offer an impressive degree (top degree / top university) in electronic engineering or similar along with proven commercial experience as an electronic engineer / hardware designer working on motion / data acquisition systems – or similar? Do you have wide-ranging experience in the design of analogue and digital electronics, embedded systems, PCBs and wiring harnesses?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a world-leading company, as an Electronics / Hardware Development Engineer where you will play a key part in the development of wind tunnel / simulator / motion & data acquisition electronics. You will work closely with other engineers / research and development teams and will deliver innovative solutions and high-performance upgrades at the forefront of simulator technology.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Specification and design of wind tunnel model motion and data acquisition systems, wiring harnesses and associated systems.
• Setup, installation, calibration, fault finding and maintenance of systems.
• Supervision of technicians and model makers performing tasks on the model systems.
• Development of the wind tunnel electronic systems and state of the art model systems that help to maximise the delivery of aerodynamic performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a superb benefits package including private healthcare, access to an executive car scheme, company pension scheme and the chance to work in a truly unique environment.

Keywords: Electronics / Hardware Development Engineer - wind tunnel / motorsport / simulator development - motion and data acquisition systems. Analogue and digital electronics, embedded systems, PCBs and wiring harnesses, wind tunnel electronic systems, model systems.

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We are looking for someone to demonstrate their strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery. This will include:

· Concept generation
· Schematic capture and PCB design
· Proof-of-concept prototypes
· Analysis and development of system architectures
· Working closely with other engineers and technicians to implement detailed design solutions for electrical and electronic systems, down to component level
· Detailed product design
· Transfer to manufacture activities
· Liaison with client engineers and teams
· Working closely with external suppliers and internal production technicians
· Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation

Minimum requirements

To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have:

· An excellent first class degree in electronic engineering or other closely related discipline
· A genuine passion for electronics and engineering in general
· Knowledge of electronic circuit design, circuit simulation and prototyping
· An understanding of power supplies and motors
· A creative approach to problem solving and concept generation

In addition, qualifications and experience in the following areas would be beneficial:
· Experience with microcontrollers and embedded software
· Knowledge of control theory
· Some relevant post-graduate industrial experience
· A post-graduate qualification with a high level of practical experience
· Experience of the use of simulation and development tools such as LabVIEW or dSPACE

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As Component Engineer, you will take responsibility of review requests for new parts including secondary sourcing, generation of specification for custom components, inventory, and participation in design reviews (including cost analysis). You will further have authorisation in ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), and manage component End Of Life (EOL). 

Requirements:

• Proven experience in development/production requirements.
• Technical authority on relevant components for engineering teams.
• Substantial experience in PLM tools use (ideally Agile or Omnify & Sage).
• Familiarity with industry standards and qualifications of electronic parts.
• Strong network of electronic component manufacturers and distributors.
• Basic working knowledge of test equipment (including spectrum analysers, frequency testers, and solderability testing).

Strong proven experience in a similar position is needed, as the role requires the successful candidate to be contributing on day 1. In return you will be awarded with an excellent remuneration package including top benefits.

Key words: Components Engineer, standards, PLM, configuration management, procurement.

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Our client is seeking an experienced, ambitious engineer to join their Embedded Systems Group and create, analyse and develop new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and lead the development of large, complex automation systems (e.g. surgical, pharmaceutical/diagnostic and manufacturing applications)
• Technical team lead/technical project management role in wide ranging multidisciplinary development projects
• Work closely with clients and internal multi-disciplinary project teams (physics, mechanical, electronics, software) defining overall system design, architecture and deliverables ensuring work is compliant with quality procedures and practices
• Design and development of complex devices and platforms, e.g. diagnostics platforms, fluid handling devices, robotics for laboratory automation, surgical consoles, electro-mechanical surgical devices
• Direct and support in-house teams and external parties
• Test plan creation, execution and documentation

Experience & Qualifications:

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in engineering or applied science discipline (for example: Electronics and Applied Physics, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, etc.)

·            Extensive experience in designing, developing , debugging and testing complex systems (with particular emphasis on instrumentation, real-time control and integration with complex electromechanical systems)

• Excellent analytical capabilities
• Full life cycle product development
• Introduction into volume manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical systems
• Development of products in an FDA or other regulated environments, including risk analysis
• Management of project teams and coaching juniors

The following skills would be advantageous:

• Ability to formulate a plan, schedule for a complex project and drive to completion
• Medical device development
• Previous work with medical device organisations or in a medical device setting
• Product and technology consulting, ideally in both technical and commercial consultation
• Process orientated; ability to think through problems in an ordered and structured way to provide a solution
• Product management experience

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This role offers superb career development opportunities for very bright Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Team Leader to be part of an innovative, successful and fast-growing company in Cambridge - working within a real "techie" environment.  It is a fun place to work - where you will be joining a very motivated Hardware Engineering / Software Engineering team.

This is a leading company with an enviable reputation for innovation and excellent product design.  With continued success they now seek a Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Team Leader with Project Management skills. The role offers superb career development opportunities to be part of an innovative and successful company - working alongside very bright and motivated design / development engineers within a real "techie" environment.

As Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Team Leader, you will assist in both Engineering and Customer-facing projects, and work on new Network Interface Card designs for next generation 10G network controllers. You will take product designs from the initial concept through to full design review, analysis and certification to comply with the requirements of major customers for volume manufacturing and production.

In addition to Project Management responsibilities you will be working with a mix of High-speed Digital design and Mixed Signal / Analogue electronics (DC to 10GHz+) and communication interfaces - to create new market leading Networking products.  This role will therefore make the most of your background in general and high speed digital and analogue electronics design.

You should also have a good working knowledge of networking and bus interfaces, particularly PCI Express - and be able to work from design documents through to detailed system specification, hardware design, hardware test suite coding and PCB level debugging -  with a working knowledge of electronics instruments and test equipment.

In addition to a great qualification / proven experience - your skills should ideally include:

• Proven project management and team lead experience
• A focus on delivery, and a desire to see projects through to completion
• Quality processes, product reliability and product conformance issues
• Interfacing to high speed ASIC devices or similar
• PCB design using Mentor Design View / Design Capture/Expedition
• PCI Express
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) sensitive designs.
• Design for High Volume Manufacture
• High Speed Digital Electronics
• Mixed Signal / Analogue design

In addition to a very competitive salary, depending on experience,

As Quality Engineer, you will: Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, product engineering and assembly engineering) to establish quality and reliability requirements of Controllers, UHV, and Packages; Participate in PLC design reviews; Lead advance product quality planning activities and ensure processes are aligned with ISO9001 and ISO14001 requirements; and Provide a key part in qualification and certification.

Candidate Requirements

•            Strong academic record with a good bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, with a background in electronics and semiconductor processes.
•            Proven commercial experience in a semiconductor company, with experience in qualification standards such as JEDEC.
•            Hands-on experience in management system standards such as ISO9001 and ISO14001.
•            Strong project management skills in regards to quality and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer to implement key review and verification of leading semiconductor products, and in return be rewarded with a competitive salary package.

Key words:  semiconductor, quality, ISO9001, ISO14001, project management, Cambridge, IC, green, energy-efficiency, power electronics.

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This highly innovative, established company specialises in the design and development of leading edge AV and IP solutions.  They now see an experienced FPGA Engineer – VHDL and Verilog to work on a range of next generation technology for Video and USB switching and extension products.  Our client uses a mixture of VHDL and Verilog for different projects and so experience with both of these hardware description languages is required. The FPGA Engineer – VHDL and Verilog will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplinary development team across a varied range of smaller and larger projects. The versatility to work well in teams or individually and adapt between development-focused and research-focused projects is therefore advantageous.

Many of their development projects tend to push the boundaries of the available hardware and so the ability to create efficient designs in a timely manner is a core requirement for this role. The technologies that they are working with are exciting and technically challenging and so there is plenty of scope for innovation for an FPGA Engineer – VHDL and Verilog.

You will have a good degree in a relevant engineering subject or equivalent qualifications and, ideally, you will have experience with video compression techniques, networking hardware and/or USB protocols.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in this dynamic development environment at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords: FPGA Engineer, VHDL, Verilog, Cambridge, AV, IP, USB, 2.1, 1st.

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As Senior Product Engineer, you will support yield, quality, and cost reduction of IC products. Main responsibilities will include: Working with Design Engineers for manufacturing considerations; Developing production test hardware and software; Developing test time reduction roadmaps; Creating operations to take products into volume production; Characterisation of new products; Yield improvements; and the Development of production test screens.

Requirements:

•            Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with strong experience in product engineering.
•            Proven experience in transferring new IC products (from design) into production.
•             Experience in quality and production test (hardware and software).
•             Analogue or mixed signal IC experience would be beneficial.
•            Able to travel internationally on work assignments.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an innovative silicon company, utilising your proven IC production engineering skills, and in return be rewarded with a good remuneration package.

Key words: quality, semiconductor, IC, test, manufacturing, mixed signal, international travel.

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Our client undertakes a range of board-level and system-level electronics design work encompassing development platforms, product prototypes and fully-featured products for volume manufacture. They’re looking for an enthusiastic and versatile engineer to assist in this work. You'll have an excellent theoretical understanding of electronics design together with good practical skills and an ability to tackle new technical problems which might fall outside your main speciality. An excellent BEng/BSc in engineering or the physical sciences is essential. Exceptional new graduates with substantial hands-on experience gained through project work or hobby electronics will be considered. Experience in some or all of the following areas will be advantageous: high-speed digital design; FPGA based systems; power supplies and distribution; mixed-signal PCB design; DFM; DFT; thermal and mechanical design; regulatory approvals.

Summary: Electronics Design, Digital, PCB, DFM, DFT.

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This role offers superb career development opportunities for very bright Embedded Firmware / Software developers to be part of an innovative, successful and fast-growing company in Cambridge - working alongside very bright and motivated Embedded C Software Design / Development engineers within a real "techie" environment.  It is a fun place to work - where you will be joining a very motivated Firmware team.

With continued success they seek additional high calibre Embedded Firmware / Software engineers to contribute to their success and innovation.   You will work on the design and implementation of next generation network controllers - programming in C and assembler - progressing to the full development of production firmware and drivers.

To be successful you will have the ability to quickly understand a complex hardware and software architecture. You should have worked at the hardware / software interface involving Networking in some capacity, programming in C and ideally assembler on occasion for small embedded environments.

Requirements:

• PhD, first class or 2:1 from well ranked university
• Extensive hands-on software experience
• Solid knowledge of Linux kernel and device drivers
• Hardware/software codesign and server system architecture understanding
• Ethernet & TCP/IP
• Embedded systems

In addition to a very competitive salary, depending on experience, the excellent benefits package includes share options, private health / dentistry, critical illness cover and employer contribution to pension.

Keywords: Embedded Firmware Developer / Programmer, Silicon Devices / Network Contollers, C, Assembler, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Embedded systems, Networking, small embedded environments.

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You will be a high-calibre, practical Electronics Engineer with the skills and experience in the hardware, software and system design activities needed to develop new products and enhance the existing product range.

In particular, you should have the ability to:

- design and prototype analogue and digital circuits.
- undertake project work and produce a complete working solution.
- to utilise microcontrollers – programming in C

You will have the opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career in a fabulous location in the beautiful South West. A good package including relocation assistance awaits the right candidate.

Keywords: electronics, electronics engineer, electronics design engineer, analogue, digital, systems, microcontrollers, programming, C, CAD, AutoCAD, MRP systems, mechanics, testing, QA, instrumentation, Dorset, Southwest

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With good hands-on skills, you will be given training to enable you to give technical support (remote and on-site) to clients and also help in a client facing capacity, supporting sales and marketing at conferences and exhibitions.

With a degree in engineering or science, you will have a good understanding of automotive engines, mechanical and electrical / electronic systems.

A great opportunity to combine technical and client facing sills in a role offering the opportunity for international travel.

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Summary: Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Silicon Development Project Manager to manage the entire silicon programme, Cambridge, to c£65k + Pension, Private Healthcare, Life insurance, Share Options and Childcare vouchers.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented, dynamic individual to make a significant impact on a successful and growing technology company.  You will take full ownership for the specification, design and delivery of silicon developments from concept through to volume production.

In this exciting, challenging role, you will have full responsibility and accountability for managing the entire silicon programme - including working with third party design partners, IP providers, foundries and internal teams.

The role calls for an experienced, degree qualified Project Manager, with a solid academic record (degree in electronics or similar) and proven experience in successfully delivering complex Mixed Signal silicon devices into mass production - on time, with high quality levels.

You should have a solid understanding of RF CMOS silicon technology at leading edge geometries, in complex Mixed Signal SoC devices; and a thorough understanding of mixed signal silicon development processes.  This should be backed by an extensive track record of multiple successful development products released into mass production and skills in managing third party silicon design service organisations.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a very successful and growing company.

In addition to a competitive salary the role offers a wide and attractive range of benefits including Pension, Private Healthcare, Life insurance, Share Options and Childcare vouchers.

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Highly motivated and able to operate independently, you will have an impressive academic background and at least a decade of industrial experience.  Extremely capable across a broad range of engineering disciplines, you will have a good understanding of the design process from ideas to production, and be capable of inventing ingenious solutions to difficult technical problems where no standard solution currently exists.

Expert knowledge (essential):

• Control system theory, design and practical implementation
• High-speed analogue hardware design, implementation and testing (voltage and current feedback op-amps
circuits and discrete transistor circuits up to 1 GHz)
• High-speed and high-precision ADC and DAC circuits, analogue switches and filters, sub-100nsec sample and
hold circuits
• Power Switching Devices (MOSFETs and IGBTs)
• Use of simulation tools such as SPICE and MatLab
• Practical circuit prototyping skills
• Design for medium volume production, including design for test

Useful knowledge (but not essential):
• Embedded 'C' development
• Digital hardware design and testing
• Custom analogue chip design
• High voltage and high power inverter systems

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With rapid growth, they now seek a well-qualified, experienced Lead R&D Electronics Hardware Engineer / Team Manager.

This is a Senior Hands-on and Lead Technical role within the team, where you will take key decisions on Electronics Engineering development - ranging from Analogue electronics, Digital electronic, Mixed-signal devices - through to RF systems. Projects will be wide ranging - from initial investigative research through to full systems development, regulatory submission and third party manufacture.

You will also coordinate project resources to ensure projects timescales, specifications and budgets - helping to build and mentor the technical team.

With an impressive academic record (ideally to postgraduate level with a top university) in a suitable technical / scientific discipline, you should have extensive hands-on electronics / hardware development experience in at least two of Analogue electronics, Digital electronics, Mixed-signal devices and / or RF systems design.  Your skill set should also include exposure to other related areas associated with multi-disciplinary development projects, such as software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory / quality control issues.

You should have proven abilities in managing and delivering high-value, multi-disciplinary, fast-track product development projects in a global context - providing the leadership, energy and drive to deliver results. Although the majority of your time will be spent in Cambridge, due to the nature of this role and your responsibilities, you should also be willing to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice.

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This highly innovative company develops commercial and industrial applications for volume control systems.  This key role is for a Senior Electronics Engineer to be responsible for the design, development, and test of the drive and control electronics and firmware for use with current and future products. This is a hands-on position that will involve you in all aspects of design, assembly and testing of their printing system. Your job will be to conceptualise, design, implement and validate subsystems and systems solutions to enable the company to produce and deliver quality products to the digital colour printing market.

With a good degree (including good A levels) in Electronics or similar, you will have experience designing analogue and digital hardware in areas of high speed, high integration  circuit design and precision instrumentation techniques; expert knowledge and experience with FPGA design using VHDL; experience holding, as well as attending, design reviews, and recording the outcome to enable changes to be captured effectively; demonstrated ability to produce requirements specifications, test plans/specifications, and other documentation associated with product development; and demonstrated ability to develop relationships with suppliers, distributors and sub contractors to ensure timely delivery of printed circuit boards and components.  You must have experience working as a senior development engineer within a New Product Development and Introduction team; expert knowledge in FPGA software simulation tools; and ideally strong knowledge and experience in designing drive and control electronics for ink jet ink systems and printheads.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded company at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Firmware, FPGA, VHDL, Senior Electronics, Cambridge, 2.1.

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You would be joining a small but growing team, so you should be flexible and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks, whether internally or working directly with customers on their technical requirements. You should be a highly self-motivated, energetic character, equally at ease in a team or working independently.

Candidates should have a general working knowledge of power electronic systems, topologies and design practices. Experience of design for medium and high voltage equipment (>1000V) would be ideal.

Ideal candidates will be of exceptional calibre with an impressive technical background. You will have strong skills across a broad range of engineering disciplines, have a good understanding of the design process from ideas to production, and be capable of inventing ingenious solutions to difficult technical problems where no standard solutions currently exists.

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You would be joining a small but growing team, so you should be flexible and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks, whether internally or working directly with customers on their technical requirements. You should be a highly self-motivated, energetic character, equally at ease in a team or working independently.

Our client is looking for an Analogue Design Guru.

Candidates should able to take a design from simulation model through to implementation at frequencies in excess of 50MHz. Experience of high speed analogue/digital converters (DAC/ADC) and control theory would be advantageous.

Ideal candidates will be of exceptional calibre with an impressive technical background. You will have strong skills across a broad range of engineering disciplines, have a good understanding of the design process from ideas to production, and be capable of inventing ingenious solutions to difficult technical problems where no standard solutions currently exists.

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Our client develops exciting products and tools in the environmental technology sector which help consumers and companies stay green, support sustainable development and save money. Due to their continued success they're urgently seeking top people to join their team.

You'll have a good degree in electronic engineering or a related subject.  You don't have to be keen on green technology, but if you are, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

You'll have experience designing microprocessor-based products, ideally microcontrollers, and a demonstrable track record of delivering to time and budget. You'll have created PCB designs using PADS by Mentor Graphics, and you'll have some experience in embedded C.

It's likely you'll have previously designed products for EMC compliance, and will have experience with product approval processes and design for manufacture.

Any experience in the automotive sector would be beneficial, as would any significant experience with embedded software development and/or product validation.

You'll also be ready to travel from time to time, since there will be occasions when your work will take you to locations both in the UK and overseas.

This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled engineer to make a difference in the green tech sector. We'd love to hear from you.

Keywords: electronics, engineering, PCB, CAD, PADS, embedded, C, automotive

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This is a leading company with an enviable reputation for innovation and excellent product design.  With continued success they now seek additional High-speed Digital / Mixed Signal / Analogue Hardware Design Engineers to join the team.

The role offers superb career development opportunities to be part of an innovative and successful company - working alongside very bright and motivated design / development engineers within a real "techie" environment.

As part of a small team of Hardware Design / Electronic Engineers, you will focus on the design and implementation of new Network Interface Card designs for next generation network controllers. In addition to creating designs with their current networking ASICs, you will also be involved in creating numerous new designs - from scratch - to make the most of their next generation silicon.

Due to the very high performance of these products you will be working with a mix of high speed digital design, analogue electronics (DC to 10GHz+) and communication interfaces to create new market leading Networking products.

With good qualifications / proven success - your experience and skills as an experienced Hardware Design / Electronic Engineer should ideally include:

•  Interfacing to high speed ASIC devices or similar
•  PCB design using Mentor Design View/Design Capture / Expedition
•  PCI Express
•  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) sensitive designs.
•  Volume electronics products
•  High-speed Digital Electronics
•  Mixed Signal / Analogue design

Keywords: Hardware Design / Electronic Engineers, high-speed digital / mixed signal / analogue, to c£50,000 plus extensive benefits, Cambridge. Networking; High speed ASIC devices or similar; Mentor Design View / Design Capture / Expedition; PCI Express; High-speed Digital Electronics; Mixed Signal / Analogue design.

In addition to a very competitive salary, depending on experience, the excellent benefits package includes share options, private health / dentistry, critical illness cover and employer contribution to pension.

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They are looking for Electronics Engineers to assist with a range of board-level and system-level electronics design work encompassing development platforms, product prototypes and fully-featured products for volume manufacture.

Ideally, you'll have an excellent theoretical understanding of electronics design together with good practical skills and an ability to tackle new technical problems which might fall outside your main speciality. A good first degree in engineering or the physical sciences is essential.

You'll join a small team with a varied and challenging workload.

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This growing company specialises in the development of hardware and software solutions for signal processing based applications for government and defence related projects.  With continued expansion they seek a highly experienced, high calibre senior digital design engineer with substantial FPGA and VHDL skills.

You will have significant commercial experience as you will be involved in the design and implementation of architectures in FPGA (VHDL) to carry out high specification video processing for customer delivery and to build the internal IP portfolio; implementation of required controllers and interfaces; integration of existing IP blocks into larger entities; generation of integrated FPGA design solutions targeted at specific FPGA (Xilinx) / board platforms for supply to customers; testing of cores / FPGA designs both in simulation (ModelSim) and on target using Logic Analyzers / JTAG Test Probes; and taking Matlab/Simulink designs to FPGA implementations.  You will also assist in the preparation of new sales bids, preparation of project/technical plans and the provision of rapid technical responses to specific customer enquiries.

You will have a strong academic background with at least a 2.1 (Hons) in a relevant technical subject and sufficient technical experience.  Due to the nature of their work our client can only consider British nationals.

Keywords: FPGA, VHDL, MATLAB, Simulink, Xilinx, Surrey, 2.1, 1st, PhD, consultancy, defence, government.

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Growing company developing hosted on-line management solutions seeks resourceful, self-sufficient Technical Support and Test Engineer to look after customers in the area around Cambridgeshire. The Technical Support and Test Engineer will be responsible for:

•            1st line customer support for technical issues and resolving directly where possible, informing all relevant personnel of any technical issues;
•             Analysis and performance monitoring of the deployed installations to ensure all customers are being helped to the highest level and implementing updates as required;
•             Systems testing including producing, reviewing and maintaining system test specifications, producing accurate test reports and detailed analysis of problems, and assisting in the creation of in-house test tools.

The Technical Support and Test Engineer MUST have a full current driving licence and use of their own car (on which company travel mileage allowance will be paid). There is significant opportunity to grow with the company both in the UK and Overseas.

Keywords: Technical Support and Test, Engineer, Customer Support, System Test, Cambridge, Instrumentation.

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Our client is a privately owned, very profitable company that still has a friendly, 'family' feel and where they firmly believe in staff development.

Due to expansion, they are looking for a good Product Test Engineer who can show the following in their CV:

UKAS, calibration, verification, IEC 60068, ASTM standards, MIL-STD-810, report writing, self-starter

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include company 5% pension contribution, plus free healthcare for you and your partner/family. And you get Friday afternoons off too!

Contact us now to find out more.

Keywords: electronics, test engineer, hardware, software, real-time, microcontrollers, digital, analogue, embedded C, comms, communications protocols, DSP, signal processing, instrumentation, UKAS, calibration, verification, IEC 60068, ASTM standards, MIL-STD-810, Cambridgeshire

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Market leading company in analogue/digital wireless products seeks a Group Leader to coordinate and direct an established design automation team. Key responsibilities will include: Providing technical direction and day-to-day running of the group (including foresight of company's and third party software development of analogue design tools); Overseeing the test and release of the combinations of internal and third party software used by R&D designers; Taking ownership and lead in major projects; mentoring of junior members; and Coordinating team's aims with other groups in the company and business strategies.

Person Specification - Required 
•             Experience in programming in Tcl, Skill, Perl/Python or similar in a Linux environment.
•             Knowledge of techniques for computer aided design of analogue circuits including schematics and layouts, analogue circuit simulation using a SPICE language and some experience of using analogue design automation tools.
•             Proven semiconductor industry design and/or design automation experience.
•             Excellent Degree (2.1 or better) in physics, computer science, electronics engineering or other relevant scientific degree.
•             Proven track record of delivering complex tasks on schedule.
•             Able to share own experience with less experienced engineers, and to provide appropriate guidance.
•             Able to coordinate and lead the activities of other engineers. Some management experience.
•             Able to collaborate effectively with other technical staff and strategic business units.

Further attributes are desirable: Fully competent with Analogue design techniques and common analogue circuit elements; and Full understanding of Analogue circuit simulation using SPICE or other automation tools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven leader in analogue design automation. With good interpersonal and communication skills, you will lead and coordinate this team within the company and external development environment.

Keywords: Lead, Analogue, Design, CAD, Scripting, SPICE, Management, Linux, Circuits, Automation, Operations, Mentoring.

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Our client is the world-leading provider of real-time distributed systems. Their technology has unmatched accuracy and a diverse range of applications. Due to continued success and growth, they now seek a talented hands-on hardware engineer to join their high-calibre team building future generations of ultra-wideband products.

Your prime responsibilities in this cutting edge environment will include the design of digital and analogue hardware, and the improvement to products throughout their lifecycle. You will be flexible and have the enthusiasm and broad skills base to work on new architectures and to get things done.

Essential Experience:

• 1st or 2.1 Class Honours degree in Electronic Engineering from a top university plus good A-levels
• Good commercial experience of design and implementation of digital and analogue hardware
• Understanding of design for EMC and compliance testing
• Demonstrable project management skills over product lifecycle

Preferable:

• Wireless, microwave RF, sensor experience
• C / Assembler for embedded systems and combined hardware / firmware systems experience
• FPGA design and PCB layout skills
• Able to track down and fix complex hardware and systems problems

Keywords: UWB, electronics, digital, analogue, embedded, sensors, real-time distributed systems, hardware, Cambridge.

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Our client is developing cutting-edge instrumentation using its proprietary sensing technology, for a wide and growing range of markets worldwide. As a Senior Electronics Engineer you will play a leading role in the design and realisation of electronics systems. You'll need to solve a broad range of problems with a flexible and hands-on approach.

You'll have extensive experience of electronics design, both digital and analogue. This will encompass a good all-round understanding of electronics, and experience of:
• Design for Manufacture
• Creative problem-solving
• Schematic capture and PCB layout tools

The following skills/experience would help your case:
• Switch-mode power supplies and RF
• Electronics design for analytical instrumentation
• Embedded processors (ARM7, ARM9) and digital design

Our client offers a great working environment and very competitive remuneration package. They have a strong belief in investing in people and a well defined process supporting individual career development. If you want to experience the buzz of an expanding high-tech company set to succeed on a global scale our client could offer exactly what you are looking for.

More keywords: electronics design, digital, analogue, Design for Manufacture, DfM, schematic capture, PCB layout, switch-mode power supplies, RF, analytical instrumentation, embedded processors, ARM7, ARM9, Cambridge

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This highly innovative company has seen considerable and continuous growth due to their quality solutions for the growing ink jet market.  Their products include software and print head drivers and electronics and this new role is to join their FPGA design team.  As the third member of the team you will be writing VHDL for Xilinx and Altera devices and contributing to the development of their advanced product range.  You will also have the opportunity to gain other skills which may include C++ development or engaging with customers during on-site visits.

This role will suit a bright, junior engineer with a relevant degree from a good university (i.e. good A level grades are required) with a reasonable level of practical experience in writing VHDL for either Xilinx or Altera.  Our client may also consider candidates who have recently completed a PhD with the relevant experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in this growing, dynamic company.

Keywords: FPGA, Firmware, VHDL, Xilinx, Altera, Cambridge.

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This growing, specialist company develops innovative solutions centred on “ideas to products”, generally specialist processing hardware or with bespoke sensor systems.  They now seek outstanding Hardware and Systems / Product Engineers at various levels to bring next generation products to market.  You will have experience of systems engineering processes and practices required to develop products.

As well as excellent academic qualifications and a proven track record, ideally in the defence or security sector involving imaging systems, experience and expertise in some or all of the following is sought:
· Defence / security systems engineering – all aspects of lifecycle
· Project experience across the whole engineering lifecycle
· Product design engineering
. Conception to certification, design for manufacture & test, design and                 qualification to military and demanding environmental standards
· Configuration management and requirements management
· Technical team leading / management in a multi-disciplinary environment
· Technical programme planning, management and delivery
· Strategic product development
· Sub-contractor placement and management
· Knowledge of sensors, software and hardware

Due to the defence nature of their work, our client is only able to consider British nationals.

Keywords: Defence, Security, Image Processing, Systems, Product Engineer, Electronics, Hardware, Surrey, PhD, 1st, 2.1.

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Our client develops exciting products and tools in the environmental technology sector which help consumers and companies stay green, support sustainable development and save money. Due to their continued success they're urgently seeking top people to join their team.

You'll have a good degree in electronic engineering or a related subject.  You don't have to be keen on green technology, but if you are, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

You'll be creative, and methodical, a skilled tester able to seek out shortcomings in hardware and software designs and clearly document the structured steps you're taking. You'll be enthusiastic, driven, able to work individually or as part of a skilled team, and be ready to improve your skills and learn with your peers.

You'll be designing and producing your own test equipment, so you'll have experience with PCB CAD design and prototype electronics. You'll have used NI LabView, be comfortable writing embedded C code, and be able to produce high quality documentation.

Any experience in the automotive sector, particularly with ECUs or vehicle communications protocols, and/or with the design/development of test equipment would be beneficial, as would experience developing in other programming languages such as C++, Java or Python.

You'll also be ready to travel from time to time, since there will be occasions when your work will take you to locations both in the UK and overseas.

This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled engineer to make a difference in the green tech sector. We'd love to hear from you.

Keywords: electronics, test, PCB, CAD, LabView, embedded, C, automotive

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As part of a motivated team, you will work on the design and implementation of the embedded firmware and network drivers for next generation 10G network controllers - programming in C and ideally assembler on occasion.

Liaising closely with their silicon team initially, you will help to refine the design and performance models of next generation silicon devices - before progressing to the full development of production firmware and drivers.

 Ideally, your experience / skills should include:

•           Hardware/software architecture issues

•           Linux kernel and device drivers

•           Server system architectures

•           Ethernet & TCP/IP

•           Embedded systems

•           PCI-Express, server virtualization (Xen/Vmware/KVM)

•           Digital design (EDA tools, Verilog, VHDL)

In addition to a very competitive salary, depending on experience, the excellent benefits package includes share options, private health / dentistry, critical illness cover and employer contribution to pension.

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The role will involve you in all stage of the product lifecycle - Applications, Feasibility, development and integration to manufacture.  Although firmware development will be your primary job function, an aptitude for project management would also be beneficial.

In addition to a solid knowledge of firmware development involving advanced microcontrollers you should have:

- Experience of system level design and control systems

- Working knowledge of C/C++ in hard real-time embedded applications

- A general understanding of electronic hardware

- Proven track record in working effectively to project timescales

- Structured and logical approach

- Good communicator and team player

- Self driven and able to see products through from design to production.

Although not required, the following skills would also be beneficial:

- Experience of Infineon C166/ST-10 series microcontrollers

- Knowledge of scientific instrumentation

- Good mechanical aptitude

- Experience of system modelling / analysis using tools eg. MATLAB

- Familiarity of working in a ISO9000/TickIT environment

As well as the opportunity to continually develop your abilities, you'll enjoy a superb benefits package including a competitive salary, company profit share scheme, pension plan, life assurance, share save schemes, child care voucher scheme, health care scheme and subsidised gym club membership. 

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With continued growth, they now seek a bright ASIC Design Engineer who can offer extensive commercial ASIC design experience - involving the design and tape-out of complex sub-system blocks such as (for example) Video CODECs, CPU subsystems, Network Controllers etc. 

In addition to a very impressive academic record, preferably in Electronic Engineering, Computing or a related discipline, you should have extensive, recent and relevant experience including VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog or similar and possibly some Synthesis and STA.

If you can offer specialist skills in Video CODEC design (with a deep understanding of H.264 and/or VP8 or similar video coding standards) or 3D graphics standards and their implementation (Open GL, OpenVG, DirectX) / 3D pipeline (shader processors / geometry shading / tessellation) these would be of particular interest.

Above all, the role calls for a committed and highly motivated individual who is able to make an outstanding contribution.  Along with a very competitive salary, the role offers a wide ranging benefits package.

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The position involves all aspects of the RF, Host interface and Audio testing of hardware, including: automated system design, evaluation and selection of test equipment, development of new tests, hardware development, scripting, integrating into full automated systems, creating graphs, database manipulation, collation of material and evaluation of faulty modules. Key responsibilities will include:

· Test methodology mentoring for the group;
· Contribute to requirements capture and task definition, participate in design reviews;
· Task definition and work breakdown including time estimation;
· Develop the architecture of automated systems capable of testing device interfaces and complex interactions at the system level;
· Develop and deliver the whole solution including hardware and scripts to agreed timescales;
· Contributes to the creation of relevant documentation following the department’s processes;
· Conducts peer script and hardware reviews;
· Produce graphing and database scripts;
· Validation of chip performance parameters in agreement of customer requirements.

The successful candidate will have a good degree (preferably to Master's level) in maths/science/software/electronics with several years industrial experience (with at least two of the following areas: (1) RF measurement, design and debug techniques; (2) Digital and analogue audio measurement and design techniques; or (3) Host interfaces, SDIO, USB, UART, PCM). Further, the candidate should have a broad range of experiences of applications, audio, power supplies, RF, digital interfaces, analogue design;  have a strong ability to write scripts for instruments and hardware development; proven understanding of at least one programming language, coding standards, software architecting and test methodologies etc; experience of database manipulation and graphing techniques; and have experience of control of instrumentation, spectrum analysers, signal generators, wireless test sets, power supplies, and scopes.
Desirable features include: PCB layout skills; and experience with Labview and National Instruments. 
 
This is an ideal position for an experienced technical lead systems engineer, who has the authority through experience to deliver technical presentations concisely and effectively, coupled with excellent communication skills (written and spoken), and fundamentally be a "good finisher" - taking projects, problem solving and executing solutions quickly and effectively.

Keywords: RF, Audio, Analogue, Digital, Authority, Validation, Test, Projects

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As Senior Application Engineer, you will provide specialised technical support for programmable synthesisable processors for major customers across Europe. You will take proactive participation in forming strong understand of customer/client requirements, delivering concise solutions through effective intra and inter organisational communications.

You must have an excellent degree (1st/2.1) in Electronics or similar, plus relevant experience in a commercial design, technical support role, or in an applications engineering environment.  You must have excellent technical knowledge with skills, and experience in, FPGA or ASIC design using Verilog/VHDL, with further expertise with the application of embedded processors, DSP or other IP in an FPGA/ASIC environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Senior Engineer to gain or continue in a commercial client-facing technical role- utilising their considerable technical skills and background, and in return be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package.

Key words: FPGA/ASIC, Verilog/VHDL, client facing, embedded, DSP, design, electronics

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You will help in the design and construction of experimental rigs and prototype systems to test various aspects of the proposed of instruments.  You will then be involved in conducting the tests and evaluating the data, the results being fed into specifications for new design.

Skills & Attributes Required

• A solid grounding in engineering science, particularly aspects of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and electrical principles. An ability to apply this theoretical knowledge to real-world situations is paramount.
• A thorough and competent approach to experimental work and its documentation.
• Background engineering knowledge and an interest in all aspects of high technology systems.
• Familiarity with modelling environments such as Matlab, Scilab or Python is an advantage.
• Competence with MS Excel is important.
• Familiarity with programming in C or similar languages is an advantage.
• Readiness to travel to customer sites and conferences.

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Our client is looking for an analogue IC architect with experience in the management and design of chip level sub-systems as well as experience in the design of low power analogue and RF circuits. As a small team, they wish to recruit self-motivated people who enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems. Experience in the top level IC implementation and tape-out procedures is required. Some of the analogue design areas in which they are currently working include:

· LO generation
· RF transceiver design
· Data converters
· Power management and chip infrastructure

Our client will consider applications from both experienced engineers and more junior engineers with the motivation to increase their design knowledge.

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analogue / digital electronics, embedded, data acquisition / analysis systems
£65,000 + benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a world-leading company – contributing to the development of complex wind-tunnel data acquisition and visualisation systems to improve the analysis, interpretation and understanding of complex aerodynamic data.

In this role you will take responsibility for the development of the electronic systems – including specification, design and implementation of circuitry, wiring harnesses and associated systems. You will also be fully involved in the set-up, installation and calibration of the systems - to ensure accuracy and reliability, coordinating with other mechanical / systems engineers to deliver projects to specification and on-time.

In addition to a good degree (2.1 or above) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline you should have extensive, proven experience in analogue and digital systems design, along with exposure to embedded systems and wiring harnesses – ideally for data acquisition systems.

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Can you offer a good Electronic Engineering or Embedded Software background, with specific knowledge of Imaging and Graphics, Image Processing or similar?  Are you keen to secure a challenging customer-facing role with the opportunity for international travel?

This is a great opportunity to work on a new project with one of our client's key customers, involved in the design and manufacture of next generation mobile devices - to support the integration of multimedia solutions within next generation mobile / embedded products.

You should have good technical skills and a broad range of experience to enable you to support the customer at all stages of a project, including: system design, hardware bring-up, software customization, porting, debugging and testing. You will have good communications skills and be able to represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

There may be the opportunity to travel with the role, potentially on an international basis and you must be prepared to travel away from home for up to ten days at a time, sometimes at short notice.

You will need to have a flexible attitude, and be comfortable in the presence of customers and working in pressurized situations, with tight deadlines to project delivery.

You should have a good Electronic Engineering or Embedded Software background, or similar, with specific knowledge of:

•  Customer facing and support
•  Embedded Linux / Android
•  Audio & Video streaming

In addition, any of the following skills would also be of particular interest: Embedded C, RTOS, ARM; Image processing, Multimedia, Open standards (Max, GL, VG, WF), Signal processing / DSP, Linux; OpenGL ES, H264; Electronics - circuit design and debug.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries an excellent benefits package including:

10% non contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday

Participation in the company share scheme

4 x salary life assurance

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This is a great chance for a bright Electronics Engineer - ideally with a mobile devices or IC design background - to join a top design team working on next generation silicon-on-chip (SoC) devices for market leading products.  If you want to work as a member of a team with a small company feel, but the stability of a market leading company, then this is your rare opportunity to make a real impact!

Applications include high performance mobile audio / video, imaging and 3D technologies along with wireless communications, and other emerging technology areas.

This design group does everything from specification through tapeout and bring-up to production release - working with major Tier 1 customers to bring their products to market.

In addition to an impressive academic record in Computer Science, Electronics or similar, your work experience should show an outstanding  technical expertise in the successful completion of multiple VLSI implementation projects.

Ideally, you should have proven skills in many of the following areas: Authoring system level IP specifications and microarchitectures for complex SoC's - based on marketing requirements; a  thorough understanding of up-to-date RTL design, simulation and verification methodology, tools and languages; Multimedia (video, graphics, imaging); Low power design; Verilog / VHDL, UNIX Scripts, C, Perl, Tcl.  Any experience with Embedded ARM processors would be a definite plus.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries an excellent benefits package including:

10% non contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday

Participation in the company share scheme

4 x salary life assurance

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Our client is developing cutting-edge instrumentation using its proprietary sensing technology, for a wide and growing range of markets worldwide. As an Electronics Engineer you will play a key role in the design and realisation of electronics systems. You'll need to solve a broad range of problems with a flexible and hands-on approach.

You will have:

•            Proven experience of electronics design, both digital and analogue
•            Good all-round understanding of electronics
•            Design for Manufacture experience
•            Practical prototype assembly and soldering skills
•            Schematic capture and PCB layout tools experience
•            Strong academic record, at least 2.1 / 1st honours degree from a top university
•            Creative problem-solving skills

The following skills/experience would help your case:

•            Switch-mode power supplies and RF
•            Electronics design for analytical instrumentation
•            Embedded processors (ARM7, ARM9) and digital design

Our client offers a great working environment and very competitive remuneration package. They have a strong belief in investing in people and a well defined process supporting individual career development. If you want to experience the buzz of an expanding high-tech company set to succeed on a global scale our client could offer exactly what you are looking for.

More keywords: electronics design, digital, analogue, Design for Manufacture, DfM, schematic capture, PCB layout, switch-mode power supplies, RF, analytical instrumentation, embedded processors, Cambridge

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Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will hold a strong degree in an Electronic or Software Engineering discipline and possess several years’ technology or product development practice in mixed signal circuits and signal processing. 

An excellent understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuitry is essential together with strong experience of HDL languages including VHDL and Verilog. 

A strong understanding of UNIX and Windows OS is necessary with practical experience in the deployment of real-time embedded systems and high complexity FPGA designs.  Experience of developing device drivers and a clear understanding of kernel architecture for the Linux platform would be advantageous. 

Strong programming skills are necessary with significant experience of embedded C and C++ languages.  Knowledge of mixed language HDL simulation, including SystemC, advantageous.  Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Perl would be beneficial.

Knowledge of massively parallel processing utilising CUDA / OpenCL, and modern high speed bus architectures, such as PCIe, is an advantage.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to develop their career in a progressive, leading edge environment.

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Our client is a privately owned, very profitable company. They have just started a collaboration with an Oxford University spin-out looking to commercialise laser-based technologies.

In this role, you'll work with the Oxford team for a period of 6-9 months minimum, to fully understand the technologies and bring that knowledge back to our client's in-house R&D team who are based in Cambridgeshire.

The work will involve the detection of low levels of gases by means of laser spectroscopy.

You will be able to demonstrate an aptitude to help with the transfer of technology to the development of commercial devices. The ideal candidate will have:

• A good first degree in physical sciences, and, ideally, experience in a research environment through completion of a higher degree
• Experience in the use of optical techniques in physics, engineering or chemistry, preferably through the use of laser methods
• The ability to work within a small team of scientists and engineers, and to communicate effectively with end users of optical diagnostic equipment
• Experience in signal processing and data handling

If you have electronic design skills that would be a plus.

You will be initially based near Oxford, and training in the specific laser technologies will be provided.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include company 5% pension contribution, plus free healthcare for you and your partner/family. And you get Friday afternoons off too!

Contact us now to find out more.

Electronics, physics, physicist, physical chemist, optics, lasers, spin-out, technology transfer, Oxford, Cambridgeshire

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You will work as part of a small team designing analogue and RF circuit components for inclusion in full custom IC development.

Key Responsibilities:

The full custom architecture definition, design and layout of radio circuit sub-systems (e.g. transmitter or receiver). To contribute to the specification and design of the top-level IC architecture and to contribute to the top level IC implementation.

Skills / Experience:

Required:
· BEng (or higher) in relevant field
· 3 or more years of industrial based experience in analogue and RF circuit design and layout
· Experience in the design of radio sub-circuits e.g. LNA, PA, VCO
· Experience in the use of Analogue CAD packages

Desired:
· MEng (or higher) in relevant field
· 5 or more years of industrial based experience in analogue and RF circuit design and layout
· Experience in the specification and design of radio sub-systems. E.g Transmitter or receiver
· Experience in analogue CAD support or PDK development

As a small team, they wish to recruit self-motivated people who enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems. Experience in the design of lower power, high performance RF circuits would be an advantage. Some of the analogue design areas in which they are currently working include:

· LO generation
· RF transceiver design
· Data converters
· Power management and chip infrastructure

Our client will consider applications from both experienced engineers and more junior engineers with the motivation to increase their design knowledge.

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As an experienced Hardware Engineer, you will have used a variety of electronic components and appreciate the variance of different makers and suppliers. Utilising your key understanding of components for hardware design, you will take responsibility of review requests for new parts including secondary sourcing, generation of specification for custom components, inventory, and participation in design reviews (including cost analysis). You will further have authorisation in ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), and manage component End Of Life (EOL). 

Requirements:

• Proven experience in hardware design.
• Current network knowledge of electronic component manufacturers and distributors.
• Strong technical understanding on RF/electronics components.
• Experience in PLM tools use (ideally Agile or Omnify & Sage) is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with industry standards and qualifications of electronic parts.
• Basic working knowledge of test equipment (including spectrum analysers, frequency testers, and solderability testing).

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven hardware engineer to provide key assistance to design teams, and utilising their knowledge of electronics components companies. Strong proven experience is needed, as the role requires the successful candidate to be contributing on day 1 but flexibility on responsibilities will be considered dependent on profile of the successful candidate. In return you will be awarded with an excellent remuneration package including top benefits.

Key words: Components Engineer, standards, PLM, configuration management, procurement, RF, electronics, hardware design, analogue, digital.

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This is a great chance for a bright VLSI / Silicon-on-Chip Design Engineer to join a top design team working on next generation Silicon-on-Chip (SoC) devices for market leading products.  If you want to work as a member of a team with a small company feel, but the stability of a market leading company, then this is your rare opportunity to make a real impact!

This design group does everything from specification through tapeout and bring-up to production release - working with major Tier 1 customers to bring their products to market.  Applications include high performance mobile audio / video, imaging and 3D technologies along with wireless communications, and other emerging technology areas.

In addition to an impressive academic record in Computer Science, Electronics or similar, you should offer relevant experience in the successful completion of multiple VLSI implementation projects. This will include authoring sub-system level IP specifications and test plans for complex SoC's - based on engineering specifications and marketing requirements. You should also have a thorough understanding of up-to-date RTL design, simulation and verification methodology, tools and languages.

Any experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Multimedia (video, graphics, imaging); Low power design; Verilog; UNIX Scripts, C, Perl, Tcl; Working with Embedded ARM processors; Synthesis, STA, constraints.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries an excellent benefits package including:

• 10% non contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Participation in the company share scheme
• 4 x salary life assurance

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Working as part of a highly astute team, you will be a highly able individual, with strong abilities and confidence to seize the initiative, and produce ground-breaking solutions for the wireless communications market. Utilising a strong background in a highly numerate subject, you will take responsibility of full life-cycle development – designing algorithms to best utilise our client’s products.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent academic background (1st/2.1 in Electrical engineering, Computer science, or highly numerate subject). Advanced degrees in a relevant subject would be beneficial.
• Strong wireless background/understanding in: Physical layer (L1 – ideally 3G, UMTS, CDMA or WiMax); Algorithms in the radio digital front end (digital predistortion, crest factor reduction, digital up/down conversion); Analogue components (DAC/ADCs); Power amplifier technologies for wireless infrastructures; Modelling wireless algorithms (using MATLAB/SIMULINK, C/C++); and Use of measure tools (spectrum analyzers).

Further attributes would be beneficial: Interface standards (CPRI, JESD); Other programming languages (Java, Perl, tcl); Embedded real-time applications; DSP processors; Verilog/System Verilog or VHDL.

This is an excellent opportunity to fully engage in complex challenges, utilising your key problem solving and applied numerate skills. In return you will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package.

Key words: 1st/2.1, wireless, Verilog/VHDL, L1, UMTS, algorithms, mathematics, MATLAB, C/C++.

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As part of the RF team, you will play an important role to provide full functional analysis of RF products and associated circuits, and maintain that products comply with ISO9000 accreditation.

Candidates will have:

- Background in electronic engineering, ideally degree qualified.
- Knowledge of RF test equipment (spectrum analysers and network analysers), and calibration of test equipment.
- Hands-on skills to solder/rework fine pitch devices.
- Experience with programming languages (eg: C/C++/Python/Linux), RF circuits in the GHz range, and high frequency cabling would be highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, methodical engineer to provide solutions and analysis of RF problems; and in return gains an excellent remuneration package.

Key words: RF, test, debugging, electronics, GHz, networks, wireless, calibration.

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This growing company is a company focused on wireless connectivity, designing devices from specifications to production.  These devices always incorporate technologies such as Bluetooth, Wifi and Zigbee.  Their customers range from global brand-name companies to smaller start-ups developing advanced innovative products. This key role is for a Hardware Engineer to design new products and then the printed circuit boards for any product they develop for their customers.  You will design production ready PCBs for products like headsets, car kits, connectivity solution, modules (typically these will incorporate an application processor and a connectivity element such as Bluetooth, Low Energy Bluetooth, Wifi or others).

You will have full responsibility for working with PCB manufacturers and ODMs to ensure the products are successfully and quickly taken to production. You will be brainstorming with team to propose solutions for customers needs, assisting sales with customers’ proposals and working with the software engineers to make sure the hardware fits software needs. Other responsibilities include running and maintaining the PCB design tool software and to manage the PCB design tool libraries. You may  progress to a senior role managing customers and/or become leading experts in your field.

Degree qualified (or with equivalent industry experience) you will have:

- excellent PCB Design skills, including RF layout (Altium preferred design package)
- excellent PCB layout reviewing skills, include RF layout;
- be a starter finisher, well motivated and able to manage own time;
- be a good communicator;
- well organised and proactive; and
- be able to multi-task.

Keywords: Hardware, Electronics, PCB, RF, High Frequency, Cambridge, Altium.

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Highly motivated and able to operate independently, you will have an impressive academic background and at least a decade of industrial experience.  Extremely capable across a broad range of engineering disciplines, you will have a good understanding of the design process from ideas to production, and be capable of inventing ingenious solutions to difficult technical problems where no standard solution currently exists.

Expert knowledge (essential):
• High speed digital communications over wire and/or optical fibre (up to 1 Gbps)
• Digital hardware design and testing for FPGAs and CPLDs using VHDL or Verilog and associated EDA tools
• Analogue to digital sampling circuits and anti-alias filtering
• Real-time embedded software design and implementation on ARM 32-bit micro-controllers using C or C++.
• Practical high-speed digital circuit prototyping skills
• Design for medium volume production, including boundary-scan testing (JTAG)
• Experience of working with contract manufacturers

Useful knowledge (but not essential):
• Ethernet (and EtherCAT), CAN and CANopen (or deviceNet)
• Multidrop LVDS, PCI express, USB on embedded devices
• Digital filters and noise shaping
• Use of simulation tools such as SPICE and MatLab
• Embedded operating systems (such as Linux) and/or RTOS
• Windows PC software development (particularly device drivers)
• High reliability or safety critical system design
• Inverter or motor control

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Our client is a market leader in wireless cutting edge technology providing solutions to blue chip clients worldwide.  They seek a technically-experienced customer-facing engineer to provide advice and help to Tier 1 customers through creation and maintenance of technical and political relationships. As Senior Applications Engineer you will liaise with assigned Tier 1 clients, working without supervision, and take responsibility of customer relations through facilitating and managing customers’ expectations and satisfaction. In addition, you will provide guidance and support to junior team members, and be able to readily travel to visit clients to maintain/improve communication channels.

You will be able to prioritise, diagnose and resolve customer problems, as well as issues that junior members are unable to resolve. This can be through political as well as technical solutions – and maintaining key working relationships. You will also develop VM, Native and firmware patches; provide a source of technical excellence for customers; create reference designs, application notes, white papers, reviews, and evaluations of HW and RF for clients; develop and project manage new software or hardware solutions; communicate technical information on new products; create and present training courses to customers; feedback customer needs to Company products and solutions; and keep abreast of new specifications from clients that could influence Company’s  product design and developments.  You will have key expertise in one technology area such as: VM, firmware, PCB layout or RF technologies.

You will have: an Engineering degree with 5+ years experience with embedded hardware and software debugging (using PC software tools, power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM and logic analysers); good knowledge of wireless technology standards; understanding  of hardware/software components; responsibility to “own” problems and fix them; the ability to make decisions (technical and political) without supervision; diagnostic and analytical skills when limited information is available; dynamism and friendly attitude with commercial awareness; and strong interpersonal, written and verbal English skills.

The following attributes are desirable: knowledge of wireless system validation testing/certification; hands-on experience of capturing/analysing air traces using wireless sniffers; knowledge of memory architectures; experience in bringing customer designs into production; applications engineering in a semiconductor environment; Bluetooth and/or WiFi 802.11 experience; Headset support role; knowledge of UNIX based environments and/or other programming/scripting languages (Python, Perl, C++, Labview); knowledge of Assembler; knowledge of DSP programming, codecs, acou 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.']]> Summary: Electronics & Mechanical test, growing Cambridge company, to £25k + benefits.

This highly innovative company has seen considerable growth in recent years and this new role is for a Test Engineer with a keen eye for detail.  You will undertake basic mechanical assembly and test of electronic boards in an inkjet printing environment; assist in the maintenance of a production facility; and input data into computerised records.  Other duties will include assembly of prototypes, repair and rework of boards, manufacturing of cable assemblies, ordering of components and maintenance of print systems.

You will contribute to test procedures and undertake trials / analysis.  It is essential that you be computer literate, have experience in practical assembly work and have at least a basic knowledge of electronics.  This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in the design of bespoke test equipment and advance your electronics and test skills.

Keywords: Test, electronics, mechanical, Cambridge, production, inkjet.

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Our client is an innovative semiconductor chip developer, and they seek a Design Engineer to verify and sign-off ICs for tapeout; contribute to infrastructure and automation of digital physical design flows; evaluation of new implementation and verification tools; work independently and as part of a team, liaising with other groups such as analogue digital design, packaging and IP providers; and contribute to the definition and implementation of strategies to optimise power, timing and area of ICs.

Candidate requirements:

• Excellent honours degree from a leading institute.
• Relevant experience of digital implementation and verification.
• Scripting skills in a Linux environment (experience in use of scripting for automation and understanding of tools and libraries involved for DSM implementation is highly beneficial).

Further attributes would be ideal: Familiarity with Synopsys implementation and verification tools, Verilog, Perl, TCL, Shell scripts, Makefiles and version control tools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior IC design engineer to join a leading company and help develop their next generation electronics, and in return gain a highly competitive remuneration package including excellent benefits.

Key words: IC, mixed signal, digital design, scripting, Linux, automation, verification, simulation, 1st/2.1, electronics, hardware.

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To meet the requirements of this role you will have:

• An excellent first degree or PhD in electrical or information engineering, physics or related discipline
• A strong grasp of physical concepts, and how physics applies in real world situations
• Strong mathematical skills
• An imaginative and inquisitive mind, be eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, especially in writing technical documentation and specifications

In addition, experience of the following will also be beneficial:

• Experience of digital ASIC or FPGA design and implementation using VHDL or Verilog
• Board-level circuit design
• Analogue and /or digital electronics
• Information theory
• Writing programs in python, C or C++
• Signal processing or algorithm design
• Matlab programming

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This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry, and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints. You will be using your strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery. This will include:

· Concept generation
· Analysis and development of system architectures
· Detailed design of analogue and digital electronics
· Working closely with our clients, other engineers and technicians to implement detailed design solutions
· Specifying, designing and executing experimental programmes with teams of engineers, scientists and technicians
· Developing and building proof-of-concept prototypes
· Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation

Minimum requirements

· To meet the demanding requirements of this role you must have:
· An excellent first degree in electronic engineering or physics
· Strong technical skills, with key strengths in analogue electronics
· A genuine passion for electronics, and engineering in general
· A creative approach to problem solving and concept generation
· An appreciation of the use of engineering analysis in product development
· Relevant, post graduate experience (PhD or Industrial)
 
In addition, qualifications and experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

Signals and sensor engineering
Audio engineering
An ability to apply Matlab / Simulink as a design and simulation tool
Digital electronics design
Microcontroller and embedded control systems design
Embedded software design and implementation
A post-graduate qualification, preferably with a high level of practical or industrial experience
An understanding of design for manufacture (DfM) and design for test (DfT)
Experience in managing new product introductions, either in-house, or using electronics manufacturing service providers (contract manufacturing partners)
Future prospects
Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.

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This is a great opportunity for an engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry, and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints. You will be using your strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery.

This will include:
· Concept generation
· Analysis and development of system architectures
· Detailed design of analogue, digital and power electronics
· Working closely with our clients, other engineers and technicians to implement detailed design solutions
· Specifying, designing and executing experimental programmes with teams of engineers, scientists and technicians
· Developing and building proof-of-concept prototypes
· Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation

To meet the demanding requirements of this role you must have:
· An excellent first degree in electronic engineering or a related discipline
· Strong technical skills, with key strengths in power electronics
· Microcontroller and embedded control systems design
· A genuine passion for electronics, and engineering in general
· A creative approach to problem solving and concept generation
· An appreciation of the use of engineering analysis in product development
· Relevant, post graduate industrial experience

 In addition, qualifications and experience in the following areas would be beneficial:
· Digital electronics design
· An ability to apply Matlab / Simulink as a design and simulation tool
· Embedded software design and implementation
· Thermal management control and design
· Use of analytical CAE tools
· A post-graduate qualification, preferably with a high level of practical or industrial experience
· An understanding of design for manufacture (DfM) and design for test (DfT)
· Experience in managing new product introductions, either in-house, or using electronics manufacturing service providers (contract manufacturing partners)

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As Hardware Development Manager, you will provide system level validation for hardware performance; be the technical authority to resolve issues relating to system integration and test; oversee all hardware applications from conception to production; manage multi-functional teams (chip-level design, RF, schematic design, hardware test); appreciate technical standards when developing; and be a technically respected representative of our client when meeting tier 1 customers (some travelling to customer sites both domestically and internationally).

Candidate requirements:

• Good relevant Degree with extensive experience in a related commercial position.
• Experience in: developing/debugging complex SoC devices; PCB design and layout for RF; hardware designs for SoC devices.
• Use of test equipment in analytical and de-bug scenarios.
• Software knowledge – embedded C, DSP and scripting languages.
• Broad knowledge of wireless protocols.
• Excellent communication skills.

Further attributes are advantageous: Soldering and fine mechanical assembly skills; Development/Applications Engineering in a semiconductor environment; Knowledge of common digital interface standards (SPI, USB etc.); Wireless system hardware design, validation testing and/or certification.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a multi-site team working with:  State-of-the-art silicon SoC devices, new markets, and radio technologies.  The work will span both internal development and collaborating with lead customers on initial designs.  The ideal candidate will have a “can do” attitude and will enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced environment.

Key words: hardware design, RF, SoC, client-facing, wireless, PCB, embedded C, DSP, scripting, project management.

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Your primary role will be to work on cutting edge technology developments in the field of medical product development. The position will require you to work as part of a high calibre multi-disciplinary team to deliver complex electronic systems for world-leading medical products. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the development lifecycle, from initial concept generation through to final delivery and support.

As a system lead, you will be involved in definition of the electronics and software architecture and liaison across other engineering disciplines, as well as interfacing with clients and analysing requirements.  You will be expected to partition the system architecture effectively and to provide technical leadership throughout implementation, adhering to development practices consistent with medical device development. 

Minimum requirements
· An excellent degree in a relevant engineering discipline, as well as significant experience leading electronics and software teams 
· Be confident working on mixed-signal architecture developments and capable of partitioning systems and understanding tradeoffs
· Have a broad understanding of both electronics and software and be capable of abstracting specialist technical contributions 
· The ability to demonstrate enough technical depth to provide mentoring and genuine technical leadership in a highly analytic environment
· Possess good commercial awareness, be comfortable presenting your work and interacting with clients, and have excellent communication skills
· Have a meticulous approach to documentation and a good understanding of the full product development lifecycle and associated processes.  Relevant experience within the medical device or other regulated industry would be advantageous
· The ability to work on multiple assignments, and to deliver work within prescribed timescales and specifications

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Our client is a privately owned, very profitable company that still has a friendly, 'family' feel. They believe in developing their staff and giving engineers ownership of products - covering the full lifecycle from 'cradle to grave'.

Due to expansion, they are looking to take on a number of electronics design engineers, from recent graduate to very experienced.

Your role will focus on hardware and software design, in particular real-time system level design using 8/16 bit microcontrollers. This is mainly digital design with analogue skills too. Embedded C and Visual Basic for the front end, with a knowledge of formal software design and communications protocols.

Ideally, you'll have a good degree and be experienced with the broad range of electronic design and software development, particularly firmware.

My client is looking for team players, who can actively contribute to design teams, and have good problem solving skills. You'll be someone who enjoys electronics development, maybe a hobbyist.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include company 5% pension contribution, plus free healthcare for you and your partner/family. And you get Friday afternoons off too!

Contact us now to find out more.

Keywords: electronics, electronics engineer, hardware, software, design, real-time, 8/16 bit microcontrollers, digital, analogue, embedded C, Visual Basic, comms, communications protocols, Cambridgeshire

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As a Senior member of the Quality team, you will audit suppliers involved in key assemblies (test and wafer foundaries) including analysis of data using statistical methods, verification and corrective action reports. You will have a deep appreciation of current legislation for environmental regulations, and provide authority in this area to enable client products meet required criteria.

Candidate requirement:

• Degree in electronics, physics or similar subject.
• Proven experience in semiconductor quality requirements, assembly and/or processing.
• Strong network in manufacturing (ideally in the semiconductor supply chain sector), so optimisations and innovations can be transferred and implemented.
• Knowledge of supplier quality requirements and management systems.
• Knowledge of product environmental compliance including regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH, etc...).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality engineer to provide guidance and contribute to next generation products, and in return be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package.

Key words: quality, semiconductor, audit, analysis, regulations, environment, compliance.

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This highly innovative company develops SoC solutions for growing companies worldwide.  With continued growth they now seek a Senior Design Engineer to be a key member of a team implementing reference designs for the wireless communications market. You may come from an engineering or mathematical background (with a minimum 2.1 Hons in Computer Science or Electronics from a top university or equivalent) and have demonstrated experience in designing and developing digital wireless algorithms on FPGA or in software on ASSPs.

You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of development from understanding the requirements of the wireless strategy, designing and developing the algorithms from a mathematical description, floating to fixed point optimization of the algorithms, and finally, mapping the implementation onto our clients latest product.

They are particularly interested in digital RF development experience in advanced algorithms such as digital pre-distortion and crest factor reduction. Experience in one or more of: algorithm development and high-level modelling, algorithm implementation in hardware or on DSP processors, development of environments for algorithm and system validation are needed.  Technically you will possess the following:

Wireless system from a physical layer perspective (ideally LTE, LTE-A, UMTS, CDMA2000 and/or WiMAX),
Knowledge of the algorithms in the Radio digital front end including:
o    Digital predistortion,
o    Crest Factor Reduction
o    Digital Up Conversion and Down Conversion
Knowledge of the analogue components of a radio architectures and components such as DAC/ADCs,
Knowledge of Power Amplifier technologies for wireless infrastructure,
Working knowledge of measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, and
Experience with modeling wireless algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++.

Keywords: Algorithm, Wireless, DSP, MATLAB, C, C++.

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This growing, highly innovative company specialises in the development of automation and robotics systems for drug discovery applications.  They are looking to increase their internal resource of extremely capable engineers with multi-disciplinary experience and, as such, are looking for the very best graduates / PhD’s in 2011.

You must have very strong A levels in technical subjects (ideally all A grades but no less than mostly A’s with the rest being B) plus a 1st Class Hons from a top university in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering (with a strong software element) or Computer Science (with a strong hardware element).  If you have subsequently gone on to do a PhD you must also have this level of achievement at undergraduate level.

You will be highly practical with multidisciplinary project work and, ideally, industrial experience work within your academic studies and/or vacations.

Our client is looking for the very best people so, if you feel this is you, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Keywords: Graduate, PhD, 2011, 1st, Electronics, Mechanical, Software, Cambridge.

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As a senior physicist or engineer you will be expected to provide innovation and technical leadership during the complete project life cycle. Projects often commence with a loose brief from a client, from this you will be expected to architect a technical solution. During the delivery of the project you will be expected to take responsibility for the technical solution, working closely with the team as well as interfacing at a senior level within the client organisation.

As your experience develops opportunities exist to progress in a variety of directions, depending on the individual. Commercial, project management and senior technical routes are all recognised within our career development structure.

Minimum requirements
To meet the requirements of this role you will have:
· A good first degree or PhD in Physics or a related Engineering discipline
· Experience of product development in a consultancy or fast moving organisation
· Proven technical leadership experience in a commercial environment
· Broad engineering skills, including electronics hardware, software and mechanical engineering.
· An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
· An outline understanding of a wide range of physical sensing technologies.
· Excellent practical problem solving skills.
· Excellent mathematical skills
· Good communication skills, both verbal and written

In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· Experience of commercial negotiations and the sales process
· Experience of algorithm development for sensing applications
· Experience of radio system design for communications, radar or location.

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Essential Experience & Skills:

• Extensive experience in designing, developing, debugging and testing complex systems (with particular emphasis on instrumentation, real-time control and integration with complex electromechanical systems)
• Must have excellent analytical capabilities
• Full life cycle product development experience
• Introduction into volume manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical systems
• Development of products in an FDA or other regulated environments, including risk analysis
• Experience of managing project teams and coaching juniors

In addition the ideal candidate will have a degree or Ph.D. in an engineering or applied science discipline (for example: Electronics and Applied Physics, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, etc).

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This top international SoC company is developing high performance networking solutions based on their technology.  As an Electronic Design Engineer, you will be a member of the team charged with the ongoing development of solutions for packet processing, switching, aggregation etc, as applied to transport layer of Mobile Backhaul applications. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: specifying, architecting and implementing networking solutions, optimizing the designs for current and future device families, verification of developed hardware components, and providing input for the development of future devices and tools suitable for networking applications.

You must have an excellent degree, PhD or similar in Electronics from a top university, with commercial development experience (any software development experience for embedded processors will also be useful).  You will have in-depth technical understanding of RTL-based FPGA/ASIC design, networking datapath applications, and processor technology, ability to show flair and creativity and the patience to mentor employees in more junior roles, very strong Verilog HDL design skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals, teams internally & with customers.

Keywords: Electronics, RTL, ASIC, FPGA, Verilog, 1st, PhD, Networking.

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As Senior PCB Design Engineer, you will design and debug silicon products (including initial design schematics); managing and maintaining PCB design tool software including libraries; and collaborate with internal groups (especially RF systems groups) and key customers to ensure requirements are understood and met.  

Candidate requirement:

• Significant commercial experience of PCB design using mount and through hole components.
• Excellent soldering skills (eg: reflow of BGA & CSPs to 0.4mm).
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently in multi-stakeholder projects.

Further attributes desired: Experience using Altium PCB design package; Understanding of RF systems; Full appreciation of consumer product development processes, and getting products to market.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven PCB designer to work on next generation chip products, and in return be rewarded with an excellent remunerations package.

Key words: PCB Design, Soldering, RF, Communication, Experiments, Silicon, Debugging.

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Our client is a global organisation and a market leader in analytical scientific instrumentation. Their products are used by Physicists, Chemists, Biologists and Medical Professionals throughout the scientific community including universities, R&D centres, government labs, hospitals, clinical labs and pharmaceutical companies.

Our client's Cambridge site is home to their UK R&D Centre where they design and manufacture next generation elemental analysis instruments. The site offers the feel of a research-focused SME, backed by the stability and benefits of a multinational organisation.

They now have an opportunity for a bright, experienced Electronics Engineer to join their team. In this role you will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers working to advance our client's range of instruments, to ensure they remain market-leading.

The ideal candidate will be degree-educated with a 2.1 or 1st in Electronics, and have commercial experience of electronic system, electronic circuit and PCB design and both analogue and digital techniques.

As an employee you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, a discretionary annual bonus, a pension scheme including a generous employer's contribution, life assurance and the benefits of a very pleasant central Cambridge site which is easily accessible by public transport and bicycle.

Keywords: Electronics Engineer, analogue, digital, instrumentation, system design, circuit design, PCB design, Cambridge.

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Developing research spun-out from university projects, this technology start-up is commercialising novel methods for high-speed detection for the life science sector. They are seeking a broad skilled Electronic/Software Engineer to design electronic components for instrumentation devices and develop the legacy code to implement future project requirements.

Candidates should have a broad experience in:

• Verilog/VHDL based FPGA design and simulation with a particular emphasis on optimisation for speed and numerical algorithms.
• C/C++/C# software development skills on multi-threaded and multi-core systems. Experience of GPGPU development through CUDA or OpenCL would be a distinct advantage.
• Digital electronics design for high speed signal processing. Knowledge of DDR2/3 memory interfacing and high speed computer interface standards such as PCIe and USB2.0/3.0 a plus.
• Analogue electronics design for high-speed/low-noise instrumentation applications.
• Electronics laboratory skills in surface mount re-work, fault finding and debugging.
• Familiarity with basic test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analysers etc.

Applicants should have an excellent academic background (1st/2.1), although outstanding relevant experienced candidates will be considered. Further attributes would be beneficial:  PCB design for analogue/digital systems; Understanding and appreciation of EMC requirements for mitigating interference in electronic designs - both radiation and susceptibility; Experience in liaising with PCB and sub-assembly manufacturing houses.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, broad experienced electronics / software developer to join a small but dynamic group of technologists.

Keywords: Verilog/VHDL, FPGA, electronics, Analogue/Digital, PCB, Design, Start-up, Instrumentation, Multi-threaded, C/C++/C#, High-speed.

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Working on cutting edge opto-electrical technology, our client is developing novel next generation devices. They seek a proven senior Engineer to join their research and development team to provide solutions for commercial targets through innovations in thin film fabrication processes, characterisation of light outcoupling structures, and computer aided simulations.

Requirements:

• Highly relevant advanced research degree (MSc/PhD) in thin film fabrication, organic semiconductor devices or highly related area.
• Substantial experimental/project experience in thin film fabrication (ideally from a manufacturing or industrial R&D environment).
• Proven experience in multi-stakeholder technical development projects, with appreciation of cross-functional teams, team leadership, communications, and delivering projects. 

If you’re looking for bleeding edge optics technology, and you’re a proven R&D Device Engineer, this is a fantastic opportunity to take an active role in the next wave of display innovations, and in return earn a competitive salary and benefits package.
 
Key words: Device fabrication, Optics, OLEDS, Plastic electronics, Organic semiconductors, Thin film.

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Due to expansion, our client is urgently seeking a talented Electronics Design Engineer to be responsible for the design and the development of new products and components used in coding and marking equipment.

You'll have a board range of experience of taking designs from concept through to production.

In this role your key tasks will include:

producing specifications for individual electronic designs
contributing to all stages of the PCB design from specification to build and test and on into production support
participating in continuous improvement through quality management

You will have a degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or similar, and experience in an electronics design role. Your technical skills/experience will include:

schematic capture
designing FPGA or CPLD based design using VHDL
a broad range of standard analogue design circuits
common microprocessor and microcontroller interfacing methods
design techniques for EMC compliance and approvals processes
PCB layout tools
basic electronics test equipment eg oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analysers, etc.

In return you'll receive an excellent benefits package and have the chance to develop your skills in a high-tech environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional engineer!

Keywords: electronics design, electronics engineer, analogue design, digital design, PCB layout, FPGAs, CPLDs, VHDL, Cambridge

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Are you a skilled electronic design engineer, looking for an exciting role at a cutting edge R&D company?

Our client is a respected innovator in the field of embedded technologies for airborne craft of all kinds. They research, develop and produce solutions for navigation, telemetry, diagnostics, control and sensor systems amongst others. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a new electronics design engineer to join their team.

You will be a dynamic, hands on engineer with a good track record in commercial electronics, from design through to prototyping, production and testing. You will be excited to see your creations literally “take off”…and you’ll have enough know how to make sure they stay airborne.

You’ll have experience in designing one or more of: analogue and digital systems, multi-layer PCBs, microcontroller systems and RF systems. You may well have past experience assembling prototypes and testing them in lab and/or in the field.

Experience in embedded programming would be very welcome, and likewise exposure to any of the following: control systems, battery operated systems, GPS/INS systems, mesh networks, magnetometers, guidance systems, video integration, design for manufacture or mechanical engineering. Experience gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors would be particularly relevant.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top end team of dedicated engineers, and develop the next generation of airborne technologies.

Due to the nature of their work and their requirements for security clearance, our client is only able to accept applications from British citizens.

Keywords: electronics, design, analogue, digital, airbourne, defence, prototyping, production, testing

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Working along side a team of engineers you will offer them support and guidance as well as leading the most significant innovation projects.  Your extensive experience of electro-mechanical design will be called on in concept development, product development and improvement projects.

With a degree in Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar) you will have significant industrial experience including:

• The design of electro-mechanical assemblies and enclosures
• Solid modelling in a program such as Pro Engineer, Solid Works or equivalent
• Design for manufacture & reliability within extreme environmental conditions
• Plastic and metal parts design
• The use of CAE analysis tools
• Project Management 
• Coaching and support of Engineers and project team members

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This global electronics company provides innovative solutions to blue chip clients worldwide.  Their Cambridge site provides consultancy and patented technologies which are exploited across the global group to create technical and commercial advantage and to spur innovation for future technologies and products.   They are seeking to recruit another technologist to work on:

· design and analysis of innovative sensors and sensor systems;
· development of prototype technology demonstrators;
· development, simulation, test and troubleshooting of electronic circuits;
· creation of ideas for new technologies, products and processes;
· transfer of know-how to other organisations within the group of companies; and
· occasional travel to other companies in the group, customers, conferences, seminars & trade shows etc. in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

You must have an outstanding academic record with top A level grades, at least a 2.1 (Hons) in Electronics, Physics or similar (and possibly a PhD) and have:

· industrial or academic experience in sensor or technology development;
· experience in both experimental science and numerical modelling of physical systems;
· a demonstrable capability to learn new design methods & techniques; and
· a creative approach to understanding the fundamental science of sensors.

Any experience in the following will be a plus:

- Magnetic or electromagnetic simulations.
- Electronics: schematic design & PCB layout, ASIC design, embedded software for micro-controllers, design for EMC, EMC standards & test methods.
- Sensing technology: mixed signal electronics for analogue sensors, low cost high volume sensors, magnetic/inductive sensors, applications of sensors, actuator systems, any other physical sensor technology, Labview programming.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a dynamic, highly innovative environment at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords:  Cambridge, 2.1, 1st, PhD, Electronics, Physics, Sensors, Modelling, Engineering.

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This world leader in secure transaction systems and services seeks a System Architect to join a team developing communication security products

 Key Tasks include:

· Requirements Capture and analysis,
· Product Design (Hardware, Software, FPGA),
· System Design (integrating into Data communications infrastructure),
· Completion of the Technical aspects of bids, and
· Estimating Development effort.

You will have:
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Essential:

· Excellent development skills and deep knowledge in at least one of the following: software, hardware, FPGA,
· A understanding of designing for security,
· A good knowledge and understanding of data communication infrastructure, protocols and concepts,
· Knowledge (in depth) of product engineering, and
·  Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical problems and solutions clearly.

With a good degree in an engineering discipline, you must also be able to get UK security clearance.

Keywords: Sussex, FPGA, Software, Hardware, Security, Datacomms, Protocols.

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• Outstanding communication and people skills
• Minimum of excellent A levels (or equivalent) plus a relevant further qualification
• Working knowledge of Embedded C, Analogue & PCB design
• Microprocessor experience, preferably TI MSP430
• True appreciation of graphic design

This is a rare opportunity for both a junior & senior level engineer who are passionate about working in a small team.  The role comes with a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Key words: electronics, microelectronics, embedded C, analogue, PCB, print, Cambridge.

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Specific responsibilities
· To take a lead role in the Radio Systems Group. Prepare specifications for wireless systems, the design of wireless systems and be capable of converting application requirements into real solutions
· Lead multi-faceted engineering teams, focusing the team to deliver a solution
· Participate in sales meetings with clients and, in conjunction with the business developer’s, help interpret client requirements
· Prepare and generate the technical response to bids and tenders for both existing and future clients
· Define the most suitable analogue system design or architecture to meet a specification
· Create novel design solutions that will be of particular interest to clients and contribute to their IP portfolio
· Act as a design mentor to other members of staff and to contribute to the development of the technical discipline of the group
· Where appropriate, contribute to the maintenance and development of our CAD systems to enhance their development capability

Minimum requirements

To meet the demanding requirements of the role you will have a good degree in an engineering or related subject.  With previous relevant experience working as a radio designer, possibly within a lead role for a telecommunications company or other relevant area, you will also have:
· A strong technical background in radio design
· Extensive experience of overall system design across multiple disciplines
· A proven ability to lead engineering teams
· Good knowledge of the product development process
· A proven record of getting designs right first time
· Good oral and written communication skills
· The ability to interact effectively at all levels in a client organization

An understanding of wireless DSP will be considered an advantage (where appropriate, training will be provided)

Key words: Cambridge, Radio Design, Team Lead, Analogue, Consultants.

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This leading company develops innovative digital instrumentation and seeks a high calibre Development / Systems Engineer to work on the design, development, and test of current and future products. This is a hands-on position that will involve you in all aspects of design, assembly and testing of digital printing systems. Your job will be to conceptualise, design, implement and validate subsystems and systems solutions to enable the company to produce and deliver quality products to the digital colour printing market.

The Development / Systems Engineer will have:

· In-depth experience working as a development engineer within a New Product Development and Introduction team;
· A 1st or 2.1 minimum, degree in Mechanical, Production, Electronic, Materials or equivalent engineering discipline;
· Expert knowledge in CAD tool, preferably with Solids Works; and
· Strong knowledge and experience in ink jet ink system and printhead integration development.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join this growing high technology company at the cutting edge of development.

Keywords: Mechanical, Electronics, Inkjet, 2.1, 1st, PhD, Cambridge, NPI.

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