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Digital Hardware Design Lead
Job Location
Stevenage, United Kingdom
Job Description
MERITUS are recuriting for a Digital Hardware Design Leader to join our client in Stevenage on an initial 12 month deal to support upcoming major defence projects. DIGITAL HARDWARE DESIGN LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - £80 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE - SINGEL STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS An anonymous client is seeking a Digital Hardware Design Leader to drive the design and development of advanced high-speed digital hardware solutions. This leadership role will focus on FPGA, MPSoC, and AI-based platforms for applications in SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion, guiding multidisciplinary teams across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead digital hardware design activities from specification through to delivery, ensuring alignment with system and customer requirements. Define hardware architectures and oversee detailed design of FPGA, DDR/Flash memory, and high-speed interconnect solutions. Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams (systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production). Drive best practices in signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis. Support design validation and board-level debug using VHDL, C, C++, or Python. Apply DSP knowledge to SDR, radar, and optical sensor applications. Set high standards for design documentation, configuration control, and quality. Mentor and develop junior engineers, promoting collaboration and innovation. Requirements: Significant experience in high-speed digital electronics design and leadership. Expertise with MPSoC FPGA, DDR/Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. Strong background in SI/PI analysis and digital design validation. Proficiency in VHDL and at least one programming language (C, C++, Python). Understanding of DSP concepts for SDR, radar, or sensor technologies. Strong academic and technical foundation with proven ability to deliver complex projects. Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. Additional Info: Reports into the Technical Architect/Programme Lead. Role has strategic input as well as hands-on technical ownership.
Location: Stevenage, South East, GB
Posted Date: 10/9/2025
Location: Stevenage, South East, GB
Posted Date: 10/9/2025
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