Principal Electronics Engineer

Loughborough | Permanent | £60,000 - £100,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Principal Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineering

Location: Leicestershire / Hybrid
Type: Full-time, Work from home / office

The company's mission is to design and manufacture of space connectivity solutions to make communications universally accessible, secure, and actionable. The company is redefining the economics, design, manufacturing, and service delivery of satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

Role Significance
 •  Importance: The Principal Hardware Engineer will lead the definition, systems engineering, and design of next-generation satellite communications payload architectures. This role is crucial for advancing the company's innovative satellite technology.

Responsibilities
 •  Payload Computer Product Definition and Design:
 •  Define product requirements for next-generation systems.
 •  Design high-speed digital/analogue circuit boards from concept to pre-production prototypes.
 •  Prototyping and Testing:
 •  Procure and integrate modules for proof-of-concept operations.
 •  Build demonstration platforms as intermediate steps toward full product development.
 •  Integration and Collaboration:
 •  Verify system performance with software development teams.
 •  Work closely with RF, Electrical, Mechanical, and Product teams internationally.
 •  Mentor junior team members.
 •  Product Roadmap and Research:
 •  Lead the development of the payload computer roadmap.
 •  Conduct research on new communications systems architectures.

Qualifications
 •  Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering.
 •  Experience: Over 15 years in electronic hardware design, including the full V-Model design cycle.
 •  Skills:
 •  Expertise in microprocessor/DSP device design from supplier reference designs.
 •  Proficient in complex PCB layout using design tools like Mentor or Altium.
 •  Experience with high and low/medium speed data buses, complex clocking solutions, and thermal design.

Additional Skills (Bonus Points)
 •  Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
 •  Experience in VHDL/Verilog design, Python scripting, ASIC designs, and rigid-flex PCBs.
 •  Knowledge of RF, EMC standards, environmental testing, and reliability assessments.
 •  Benefits:
 •  Competitive salaries (from £60,000 to £100,000, with equity, pension etc..
 •  Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
 •  Comprehensive health and wellness care options.
 •  Financial planning solutions
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