Digital & Hardware Electronics Design Lead

Role: Digital & Hardware Electronics Design Lead – MPSoC & AI Hardware Location: Manchester (3–4 days on-site; hybrid possible) Salary: Up to £65,000 + bonus About the Role We are seeking an experienced Digital & Hardware Electronics Design Lead to design and develop high-speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions. As a Digital & Hardware Electronics Design Lead, you will work on SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications, taking designs from concept through full product development. This is a long-term opportunity to establish your career as a technical lead and electronics expert within a world-class multi-disciplinary team. Key Responsibilities * Lead high-speed digital electronics design as a Digital & Hardware Electronics Design Lead * Develop MPSoC FPGA, DDR/Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnect solutions * Conduct signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis * Support board-level test and debug using VHDL and C/C++/Python * Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to develop optimized hardware architectures * Document designs and ensure high standards of technical communication * Mentor and guide other electronics engineers within the team Experience & Skills Required * Proven experience in high-speed digital electronics design * Expertise in MPSoC FPGA, DDR/Flash memory, high-speed interconnect, SI and PI analysis * Proficiency in VHDL and C/C++/Python for test and debugging * Understanding of DSP concepts for SDR, radar, and optical sensor applications * Strong academic background in electronics or related STEM discipline * Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and drive technical solutions Benefits * Competitive bonus * Competitive pension * Flexible working arrangements * Enhanced parental leave and healthcare benefits * On-site facilities including subsidised meals, gym, and café