Senior Hardware Design Engineer

1 month ago

Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom PA Consulting Full time
About PA Consulting

At PA Consulting, we believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We bring together over 4,000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands, and Nordics, and our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists.

Job Description

We are seeking a senior hardware engineer with an embedded systems focus to develop electronic platforms for defence and security applications. You will be responsible for developing solutions at the system level and taking on detailed electronic design work to realise your concept.

This role is focused on defence and security applications, but you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to other sectors, including healthcare and consumer. We encourage sharing ideas across sectors, which is embedded in our way of working.

Key Technologies
  • Software Defined Radio
  • Embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare metal applications on custom design platforms
  • Ultra-low power electronics and firmware, including a broad range of communication technologies (Cellular, WiFi, BLE, DECT NR+, Zigbee, Sub 1GHz, NFC)
  • Microcontrollers using a range of peripherals (RTC, SPI, I2C, UART, Crypto Engines, DMA, ADCs, USB, AI/ML accelerators)
  • Microprocessor systems using a range of peripherals

Clients often approach us with unique challenges that require a creative outlook and adaptable skills.

Qualifications
  • Well-versed in a breadth of core electronics disciplines, including analogue and digital circuit design, and a deep understanding of embedded systems
  • An excellent understanding of key embedded technologies, including FPGA, high-end CPUs, and SoCs, high-speed communication techniques, and DDRx memory
  • Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept generation to product release, with demonstrable experience of delivering designs into service
  • Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU, and US, and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Someone not afraid to be 'hands-on' and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people thrive.

Find out more about Life at PA and our benefits, including health and lifestyle perks, annual leave, company pension scheme, and community and charity-based initiatives.

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