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High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead

Eclectic RecruitmentStevenage, Hertfordshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Oct 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
FPGAC++PythonVHDL

Job Description

We are looking for a High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead to join a team working on advanced electronic systems. The role focuses on MPSoC FPGA and AI acceleration hardware for applications such as software-defined radio, radar signal processing and sensor fusion, with opportunities to build specialist knowledge and progress into technical leadership.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Leading high-speed digital electronics design and development across the full product development lifecycle
  • Developing MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory and high-speed serial interconnect solutions
  • Working with Systems, Software, Firmware, Mechanical and Production teams to develop optimised hardware architectures
  • Supporting the Technical Lead and Architect while taking ownership of detailed high-speed digital design and wider electronics activity
  • Supporting board-level testing and debugging while ensuring designs are configured and documented to a high professional standard

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Solid experience in complex, high-speed digital electronics design
  • Experience with MPSoC FPGA, DDR and Flash memory and high-speed serial interconnect design
  • Experience with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis
  • Proficiency in VHDL alongside C, C++ or Python for board-level test and debug
  • Knowledge of DSP concepts relevant to SDR, radar signal processing or optical sensors, alongside strong collaboration and communication skills

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Long-term career progression towards Technical Lead, Specialist or Expert positions
  • Company bonus scheme, based on company performance
  • Strong employer pension contribution
  • Flexible working arrangements welcomed
  • Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support
  • Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals, gym, café and more

Flexible working arrangements are available, with a blended approach to on-site and remote working considered where the role allows. Working arrangements can be discussed to suit individual needs and business requirements.

?Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship without limitations, or Dual Nationality inclusive of British Citizenship, will be considered. Successful candidates will also be required to complete the relevant security screening. Some roles may also require an elevated level of security clearance, including Developed Vetting.

Please apply via the advert or contact Jack at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.

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