Lead Hardware Design Engineer - 4 days a week in office

Lead Hardware Design Engineer - 4 days a week in office

Are you an experienced Hardware Design Engineer looking to play a leading role in the future of space technology? We're seeking a Staff (Lead) Hardware Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering organisation developing next-generation satellite communications payloads for some of the world's most exciting space missions.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge FPGA and ASIC-based hardware, leading complex hardware development projects from concept through to manufacture while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.

The Role

As a technical leader within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll take ownership of the design and delivery of high-reliability electronic hardware used in advanced satellite communications systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and development of complex digital hardware for satellite payloads.
• Managing hardware development activities throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Producing detailed electronic designs including schematic capture, component selection and simulation.
• Performing engineering analyses including worst-case analysis, derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA and power budgets.
• Supporting system integration, testing, validation and qualification activities.
• Directing internal and external PCB layout teams on complex multilayer HDI designs.
• Delivering prototype and production-ready manufacturing documentation.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring within the hardware engineering team.

About You

You'll be a highly experienced hardware engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges in high-reliability environments.

You'll ideally have:

• 13+ years of hardware design experience within the Space, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or another high-reliability industry.
• Strong expertise in high-speed digital electronics and SerDes interfaces.
• Experience designing complex multilayer (10+ layer) HDI PCBs.
• Knowledge of FPGA and ASIC-based hardware development.
• Experience using electronic design, simulation and PCB development tools.
• A solid understanding of hardware development from concept through manufacture.

Desirable experience:

• Satellite communications payloads (LEO/GEO)
• High-reliability electronic design and analysis
• RF design and validation
• Radiation effects and mitigation techniques
• DC/DC power supply design
• Environmental, thermal and EMI/EMC standards
• Scripting languages such as Python, Tcl or Perl
• Previous experience leading engineering teams or line management

What's on Offer

• Work on innovative space and satellite technologies with real-world impact.
• Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent opportunities for career development within a growing, collaborative engineering environment.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, successful applicants will be required to complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening, including:

• Right to work verification
• Identity checks
• Basic criminal record check
• Employment history verification
• Professional reference checks

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Hardware Design Engineer looking to lead the development of next-generation satellite hardware and contribute to pioneering space technology projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career and join a team where innovation, technical excellence and collaboration are driving the future of space exploration and communications.