Modem Hardware Lead Engineer

MODEM HARDWARE LEAD ENGINEER – PORTSMOUTH NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR AN FPGA ENGINEER WORKING IN THE DEFENCE SECTOR Contract opportunity for an experienced Modem Hardware Lead Engineer to join a globally leading defence company. Based in Portsmouth – Hybrid Candidates must have active SC Clearance Up to £75ph - inside IR35 12 month duration - extension likely To apply please email [email protected] or call 07842 002 256 WHAT WILL THE MODEM HARDWARE LEAD ENGINEER BE DOING? The main tasks and responsibilities for the role include: user needs capture, requirements analysis and design response at sub-system (chassis) and module (circuit board layout) levels; support through procurement, manufacture and integration phases, both with in-house departments and 3rd party suppliers; acceptance testing (and fault diagnosis) at module and integrated unit levels; environmental qualification testing. The resulting output will include a manufacturing pack that can be handed to a third-party fabrication plant for board manufacture and final assembly. THE MODEM HARDWARE LEAD ENGINEER SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH: Applicants should have a broad range of experience with mixed-signal (RF/analogue and digital) electronics design, including: Experience in designing to meet Military-level design and test standards (Mil-Std 810) at both circuit board and unit level Experience in designing to meet the regulatory environment related to achieving CE/UKCA marks on end products (e.g. RoHS/REACH/EN62368), including the production of evidential documentation. Testing and diagnosis of the resulting circuit boards in the final installation. Generation of Test documentation (both Design Proving and Production Level) for both individual circuit boards and the integrated unit. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Familiarity with Aircraft-level design and test standards (DO-254/DO-178/DO-160) Generation of schematic design and circuit board layout design for both digital and RF circuit boards in Mentor Graphics. Familiarity with Model-Based System Design techniques A background knowledge/interest of satellite communication systems/industry or Modem technology DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS POSITION, WE REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE SC CLEARANCE. TO BE CONSIDERED…. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [email protected]. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Shaun Varley. I look forward to hearing from you. MODEM HARDWARE LEAD ENGINEER KEY SKILLS: MODEM / HARDWARE / RADIO / FREQUENCY / SATCOM / NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE / NATIONAL SECURITY / CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE / NSD / DEFENCE /