Digital Design Engineer

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations.  We are seeking a Digital Design Engineer to be responsible for the design of digital hardware including PCB, FPGA level design and also includes embedded software design on target microcontrollers.

The role demands 5 days a week on the client’s site in Guildford working on exciting space projects.

This role represents a great opportunity to work on cutting edge technology projects.  Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

• High Speed Digital Hardware Design
• Schematic capture board level design.
• Embedded software development of 8/16/32Bit Microcontrollers
• Design, implementation and verification of FPGA’s in VHDL
• Hardware Debugging and board bring up
• Responsible for Manufacture, Test and Delivery of Existing Hardware Designs
• Generation of appropriate design documentation.
• Work closely in a core project team.
• Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work which includes, Technical Solution, Budget and Schedule.
• Involvement in SSTL peer reviews

• Degree in engineering with ideally electrical background
• Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable

• Knowledge of FPGA design in VHDL.
• Good knowledge of writing embedded software in C and assembler
• Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to deliver to challenging schedules
• Good inter-personal skills
• Organised approach
• Good planning skills

• Extensive experience of digital board level design.
• Experience of analogue circuit design desirable but not essential
• Experience of system level debug and test
• Knowledge of Work Package Management and Matrix Management structure preferable

• Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the clients Guildford site 5 days per week

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive