High Speed Electronics Engineer
3 days ago
Basingstoke
High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer – Outside IR35 Contract Hybrid (basingstoke & Remote) | 12-Month Initial Contract | Competitive Rate About the Role We’re partnering with a cutting-edge satellite communications company developing next-generation advanced terminals. This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer to join a dynamic team working on mission-critical SATCOM platforms that blend digital, RF, and embedded systems. You will be deeply involved in designing and validating complex hardware solutions, including high-speed PCB and FPGA design, signal integrity analysis, and system bring-up—all within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of high-speed digital PCBs featuring advanced FPGAs, microprocessors, and SerDes interfaces such as JESD204B/C, PCIe, and 10/25/100 Gb Ethernet., • Perform comprehensive signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis to ensure robustness and reliability under demanding operational conditions., • Collaborate closely with RF engineers and firmware developers to deliver integrated solutions for advanced phased array and satellite communication systems., • Drive hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using high-speed test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and vector network analyzers., • Support full product lifecycle phases from concept and design through to integration, test, and customer trials., • Prepare and review detailed technical documentation, ensuring compliance with industry and customer standards., • Engage with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, and software engineering to optimise system design for manufacturability, cost, and performance. Essential Skills & Experience • Extensive FPGA design experience with platforms such as Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi Smartfusion., • Proven expertise in high-speed SerDes interfaces (PCIe, JESD204B/C, Ethernet) and related protocols., • Strong PCB schematic capture and layout skills, ideally using Altium Designer or similar tools., • Demonstrated ability in signal and power integrity simulation and analysis using tools like HyperLynx or equivalent., • Hands-on experience with lab-based debugging and validation of complex digital hardware., • Proficient in embedded programming (C/C++) and FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog)., • Familiarity with aerospace/defence standards and working under stringent quality and environmental requirements., • Good understanding of communication protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, RS485, RS232, Ethernet., • Eligibility for SC Clearance is an advantage. Desirable Skills • Experience working on satellite communications, defence, or aerospace projects., • Knowledge of RF co-design principles and experience collaborating across RF/digital teams., • Familiarity with regulatory design constraints including EMC/EMI, SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) optimization., • Experience with system requirements management tools such as DOORS., • Exposure to high-reliability environments and standards such as DO-254, EN9100. Qualifications • Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline., • Strong multi-disciplinary engineering background, ideally with experience spanning digital, analogue, RF, firmware, and embedded software., • Evidence of continuous professional development and training in relevant technologies. Contract Details • Duration: 12 months (with likely extension), • Rate: High Hourly (Outside IR35), overtime available, • Location: Hybrid working model with onsite presence by Henley and remote working flexibility three days onsite and two remote but more flexibility can be offered with this on a case by case basis. Why Join? This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of satellite communication technology within a forward-thinking company. You will join a collaborative, multi-skilled engineering environment where your expertise will directly contribute to global, mission-critical systems. Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Send your CV or contact us to learn more about this exciting opportunity.