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Cutting-Edge Laser Weapons Hardware Engineering Role - Ashford, Kent

Join our client as a Hardware Systems Engineer focused on laser directed energy weapons, multi-band sighting systems, and next-generation medical imaging.

Based at their offices in Ashford, Kent, this is an exceptional opportunity to work on transformative technologies that will drive sustained revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the development of electronic solutions for a range of products utilizing FPGA, digital, and analogue electronic hardware and software

* Provide electronic systems engineering inputs from concept to manufacture and test

* Assist with requirements capture, specification definition, sensitivity analysis, and reliability analysis

* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, performing electronic design, analysis, and testing

* Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for all project phases

* Support technology transfer to production and work with business development to identify new commercial opportunities

Ideal Candidate Profile:

* Qualified to Degree Level 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering discipline

* Demonstrable knowledge and experience in digital and analogue signal processing, analogue electronics design, and schematic capture/layout

* Firmware development expertise in C, C++, C#, Python, VHDL, and/or FPGA

* Understanding of qualification standards (e.g., MIL, STANAG, ESCC/ECSS)

* Familiarity with CAD tools, such as Altium, for schematic capture and PCB layout

* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously

* Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with clients and stakeholders

Benefits:

* Remote work, 2 days per week

* 8% non-contributory pension (you contribute £0)

* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

* Simply Health medical cover

* Life insurance

* Early finish Fridays

* SAYE scheme

* Cycle to work scheme

Apply now for immediate consideration