Senior Hardware Digital Engineer

Senior Hardware Digital Engineer

Contract Duration: 6 to 9 Months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Location: Onsite in Hastings (Hybrid working considered)
Security Clearance: SC Cleared (mandatory)

Company Overview:

Our client, an established engineering and technology organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Digital Engineer for an initial 6 to 9 month contract. This role plays a crucial part in delivering high-performance digital hardware solutions for defense sector applications.

Role Overview:

Working within a collaborative team environment, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in digital hardware engineering to design, verify, and integrate complex systems. While the focus is on defense-related projects, applicants from adjacent industries with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and interpret customer requirements
• Design and modify digital hardware architectures
• Develop and simulate test benches using industry-standard tools
• Contribute to technical reviews and design validation activities
• Maintain strict configuration control throughout the development lifecycle
• Perform hardware integration and system commissioning
• Support manufacturing and test teams during build and validation phases

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Digital Circuit Design: Expertise in logic gates, flip-flops, and state machines
• FPGA & ASIC Development: Experience in designing and implementing FPGAs and ASICs
• HDL Proficiency: Strong knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog
• Embedded Systems: Familiarity with microprocessor and microcontroller architectures
• Mixed-Signal Design: Understanding of ADCs, DACs, and analog/digital interfaces
• Hardware design and verification against formal requirements
• Experience in requirements capture, work package planning, and effort estimation
• Competence in both analogue and digital hardware design modifications
• Practical experience with system-level hardware commissioning
• Understanding of RTCA/DO-254 development processes (preferred)

Working Conditions:

• Onsite Requirement: Presence in Hastings is required; hybrid work model available after initial ramp-up
• Security Clearance: Candidates must hold active SC Clearance