Description
Proteus Europe is searching for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a prestigious client located in Dartford, Kent (UK). This is a permanent position.Our Client :-
For 34 years, our client has been a leading developer and manufacturer of professional AV system products. Their products are used to integrate video and audio into presentation systems for todays high tech boardrooms, presentation/training centers, university lecture halls, and other applications. Their corporate philosophy is founded on three concepts: Service, Support, and Solutions - S3. By following this standard, our client has become one of the leading providers of products and training to the professional AV industry.
Your New role :-
The company is currently expanding its UK operation designing video products for professional markets, creating an exciting opportunity to assist in the further development of state-of-the-art video display products. We are seeking motivated and creative software engineers, keen to learn and contribute to the development of new products in high performance real time video.
Specifically we are seeking a multidisciplinary embedded hardware / FPGA engineer to develop state of the art video processing, distribution and interfacing systems. The ideal candidate will have responsibilities including, design and test for digital video processing products using application processors and FPGAs. The candidate would be responsible for board level design entailing researching/specifying components, schematic development, guidance of PCB layout for high-speed signal integrity, board bring-up and hardware debug. Additionally, the ideal candidate would be responsible for FPGA IP development and integration of video processing, distribution and control logic. This includes integration of vendor or locally produced IP, logic and algorithm implementation in RTL, constraint management, synthesis, placeandroute, simulation, test and debug using the latest FPGA development tools. The successful candidate will work well in a collaborative environment with other engineers, project managers and product managers throughout the design cycles.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work with managers and senior technical staff to develop digital products and their associated designs.
- Gain detailed knowledge and understanding of existing designs. Support and maintain existing products.
- Produce clear and concise design documentation of hardware designs.
- Able to work to a project plan, tracking progress, identifying risks, anticipating delays and communicating such to the project leader.
- Be prepared to travel internationally.
- Perform other activities and responsibilities as directed.
Your Skills and experience :-
Essential Skills :-
- Thorough knowledge and experience with: High Speed Digital electronics; FPGA technology including VHDL; Microprocessor systems; DDR3/4 Memories.
- Embedded design experience including a working knowledge of low level hardware and systems.
- Experience with analogue electronics.
- Familiarity with CAE tools.
- UK First Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in electronics or other relevant subject.
- Minimum of 5 years hardware design engineering experience.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Good interpersonal skills, able to work co-operatively in a team environment.
Proteus Europe operates in partnership with our candidates by building strong and lasting
relationships at all levels.
If you apply for this role, we will:
- Contact you within one week to discuss your current situation and suitability for this role.
- Keep searching for other suitable positions should this role not be right for you.
- Keep you informed at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Actively follow up with our client on your behalf to gain useful feedback throughout the
process.
If you are looking for a new role, but this role isn't quite right for you, please contact us in
confidence for a discussion about how we can help you.