Graduate Hardware Engineer Permanent role Based in Tewkesbury Offering 45,000 Do you have knowledge/understanding of PCB design/layout, FPGA development in VHDL, or Embedded C/C++ Software Development? Do you have a degree in a related discipline? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Graduate Hardware Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering Performing schematic capture using OrCAD Managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors Setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software Developing Linux device drivers for hardware Your skillset may include: Have knowledge/understanding in at least one of the following areas: Complex PCB design, FPGA development in VHDL, or Software development experience in embedded C/C++ Be self-motivating, capable of working independently Have a strong academic background Have strong verbal and written presentation skills If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Graduate Hardware Engineer Permanent role Based in Tewkesbury Offering 45,000 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Graduate Hardware Engineer Permanent role Based in Tewkesbury Offering 45,000 Do you have knowledge/understanding of PCB design/layout, FPGA development in VHDL, or Embedded C/C++ Software Development? Do you have a degree in a related discipline? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Graduate Hardware Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering Performing schematic capture using OrCAD Managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors Setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software Developing Linux device drivers for hardware Your skillset may include: Have knowledge/understanding in at least one of the following areas: Complex PCB design, FPGA development in VHDL, or Software development experience in embedded C/C++ Be self-motivating, capable of working independently Have a strong academic background Have strong verbal and written presentation skills If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Graduate Hardware Engineer Permanent role Based in Tewkesbury Offering 45,000 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Electronics Hardware Design? Do you have experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion Provide guidance and governance to the team in the integration of the deliverables, supporting as necessary assembly and installation Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (including analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques) Schematic Capture and associated PCB layouts Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components Electronic circuit simulation and analysis Your skillset may include: Experience in Electronics Hardware Design & Product Development Experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design Experience with Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool Experience with Schematic Capture, PCB Layout (Altium Designer) and IPC awareness EMC Awareness at product and PCB level Support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test Produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation Experience of using DOORS for requirements capture Proven Hardware Sell-Off experience Preparation of FMEA's Awareness of IEC61508 Experience with 28V power distribution systems If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Feb 24, 2026
Contractor
Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Electronics Hardware Design? Do you have experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion Provide guidance and governance to the team in the integration of the deliverables, supporting as necessary assembly and installation Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (including analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques) Schematic Capture and associated PCB layouts Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components Electronic circuit simulation and analysis Your skillset may include: Experience in Electronics Hardware Design & Product Development Experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design Experience with Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool Experience with Schematic Capture, PCB Layout (Altium Designer) and IPC awareness EMC Awareness at product and PCB level Support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test Produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation Experience of using DOORS for requirements capture Proven Hardware Sell-Off experience Preparation of FMEA's Awareness of IEC61508 Experience with 28V power distribution systems If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 63ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Open CPI Engineer - DV Cleared to join their team. This contract role, based in either Romsey or Gloucester, requires a high level of security clearance and a deep understanding of SAP CPI, RF Test, RF Design, Embedded C/C++, and FPGA. Key Responsibilities: Engineering & Development Design, develop and optimise OpenCPI components and applications for SIGINT and RF systems Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required) Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments Testing & Assurance Define test plans aligned to customer requirements and acceptance criteria Develop automated test harnesses and regression test environments Identify defects, performance bottlenecks and integration risks early Provide clear reporting and evidence for assurance and accreditation processes Delivery & Customer Engagement Work closely with Delivery Managers to ensure effective transition from design to deployed capability Operate directly within customer-facing secure environments where required Maintain strong technical credibility with National Security stakeholders Highlight technical risks, dependencies and resourcing requirements early Job Requirements: Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenCPI framework Strong C/C++ development in embedded or Linux environments Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles Experience integrating FPGA-based platforms (e.g. Xilinx or Intel toolchains) Experience working within secure National Security or MOD environments Ability to troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues Experience working with SDR and RF signal processing systems If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a new challenge within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a key part of our client's innovative team.
Feb 23, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Open CPI Engineer - DV Cleared to join their team. This contract role, based in either Romsey or Gloucester, requires a high level of security clearance and a deep understanding of SAP CPI, RF Test, RF Design, Embedded C/C++, and FPGA. Key Responsibilities: Engineering & Development Design, develop and optimise OpenCPI components and applications for SIGINT and RF systems Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required) Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments Testing & Assurance Define test plans aligned to customer requirements and acceptance criteria Develop automated test harnesses and regression test environments Identify defects, performance bottlenecks and integration risks early Provide clear reporting and evidence for assurance and accreditation processes Delivery & Customer Engagement Work closely with Delivery Managers to ensure effective transition from design to deployed capability Operate directly within customer-facing secure environments where required Maintain strong technical credibility with National Security stakeholders Highlight technical risks, dependencies and resourcing requirements early Job Requirements: Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenCPI framework Strong C/C++ development in embedded or Linux environments Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles Experience integrating FPGA-based platforms (e.g. Xilinx or Intel toolchains) Experience working within secure National Security or MOD environments Ability to troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues Experience working with SDR and RF signal processing systems If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a new challenge within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a key part of our client's innovative team.
My client is a leading organisation in Secure communications and Data at Rest domain! They are expanding their UK team to support multiple Cyber and Information Assurance development projects. The company is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment focused on both standard products and bespoke secure digital design solutions. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of FPGA solutions-from requirements and architecture through implementation, verification, and production. The position covers complex FPGA designs incorporating both industry-standard and custom protocols. Key Responsibilities include - Own the delivery of FPGA solutions from requirements through to production. Lead the elicitation and interpretation of requirements for FPGA implementations. Define FPGA architecture in collaboration with the wider development team. Work alongside Project Managers to plan and deliver against project timelines. Coordinate other FPGA engineers when required. Liaise with external FPGA and IP suppliers. Develop test benches and perform in-system testing. Contribute to proposals, estimations, and technology roadmaps when needed. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven track record delivering FPGA designs across the full development lifecycle. Strong VHDL skills for FPGA design and verification. Experience optimising designs for performance and power efficiency. Experience debugging and integrating FPGA solutions in hardware. Proficient with configuration management tools. Experience with Microchip devices and Libero for design synthesis (advantage). Experience verifying HDL using ModelSim or Questasim (UVM beneficial). Desirable Skills - Requirements analysis and management (e.g., DOORS). Experience with SmartFusion, PolarFire or Igloo devices. Knowledge of PCIe NVMe implementations in FPGA. Experience with Xilinx or Altera devices/toolchains. Familiarity with 3rd-party IP integration. Design for security principles. Embedded firmware development (C/C++/assembler). Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and standards. Experience integrating FPGAs within larger hardware platforms. If you're interested in this role, then please apply. I will reach out to you via phone call to discuss further!
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
My client is a leading organisation in Secure communications and Data at Rest domain! They are expanding their UK team to support multiple Cyber and Information Assurance development projects. The company is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment focused on both standard products and bespoke secure digital design solutions. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of FPGA solutions-from requirements and architecture through implementation, verification, and production. The position covers complex FPGA designs incorporating both industry-standard and custom protocols. Key Responsibilities include - Own the delivery of FPGA solutions from requirements through to production. Lead the elicitation and interpretation of requirements for FPGA implementations. Define FPGA architecture in collaboration with the wider development team. Work alongside Project Managers to plan and deliver against project timelines. Coordinate other FPGA engineers when required. Liaise with external FPGA and IP suppliers. Develop test benches and perform in-system testing. Contribute to proposals, estimations, and technology roadmaps when needed. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven track record delivering FPGA designs across the full development lifecycle. Strong VHDL skills for FPGA design and verification. Experience optimising designs for performance and power efficiency. Experience debugging and integrating FPGA solutions in hardware. Proficient with configuration management tools. Experience with Microchip devices and Libero for design synthesis (advantage). Experience verifying HDL using ModelSim or Questasim (UVM beneficial). Desirable Skills - Requirements analysis and management (e.g., DOORS). Experience with SmartFusion, PolarFire or Igloo devices. Knowledge of PCIe NVMe implementations in FPGA. Experience with Xilinx or Altera devices/toolchains. Familiarity with 3rd-party IP integration. Design for security principles. Embedded firmware development (C/C++/assembler). Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and standards. Experience integrating FPGAs within larger hardware platforms. If you're interested in this role, then please apply. I will reach out to you via phone call to discuss further!