Cutting-Edge Laser Weapons Hardware Engineering Role - Ashford, Kent
Join our client as a Hardware Systems Engineer focused on laser directed energy weapons, multi-band sighting systems, and next-generation medical imaging.
Based at their offices in Ashford, Kent, this is an exceptional opportunity to work on transformative technologies that will drive sustained revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of electronic solutions for a range of products utilizing FPGA, digital, and analogue electronic hardware and software
- Provide electronic systems engineering inputs from concept to manufacture and test
- Assist with requirements capture, specification definition, sensitivity analysis, and reliability analysis
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, performing electronic design, analysis, and testing
- Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for all project phases
- Support technology transfer to production and work with business development to identify new commercial opportunities
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Qualified to Degree Level 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in digital and analogue signal processing, analogue electronics design, and schematic capture/layout
- Firmware development expertise in C, C++, C#, Python, VHDL, and/or FPGA
- Understanding of qualification standards (e.g., MIL, STANAG, ESCC/ECSS)
- Familiarity with CAD tools, such as Altium, for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with clients and stakeholders
Benefits:
- Remote work, 2 days per week
- 8% non-contributory pension (you contribute £0)
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- Simply Health medical cover
- Life insurance
- Early finish Fridays
- SAYE scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Apply now for immediate consideration!