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As we expand these capabilities to include innovative new communications systems in the fields of Low Earth Orbit Satellites and High-Altitude Platform Systems, we are looking for someone to join us on this journey.\nYour core role will be to lead development in these areas using your expertise in board-level electronics, FPGA and signal processing, working alongside our commercial teams to understand technology trends, develop and exploit market opportunities, as well as inspiring your colleagues to develop technology breakthroughs that add real value for our customers.\nYour role \nYou will take responsibility for specification, architecture and technical leadership on projects, whilst contributing to the future technology direction of the department and company.\nYou’ll act as a key specialist for digital design projects, with opportunities to work across general-purpose electronics as well. Our project teams tend to be small and highly collaborative, giving you significant ownership and the chance to learn from experts in software, signal processing, AI, test, and RF engineers.\nSome interesting high-speed electronics challenges we’ve previously solved include:\nThe world’s largest commercial airborne antenna with internal data rates over 10Tb/s \nThe world’s lowest power voice detection system\nCommunications system for a swarm of warehouse robots\nSatellite terminal development\nEvery project we do is different - we are always innovating rather than iterating, so each no project will be a brand-new challenge.\nWhat can you bring? \nThe essential technical requirements for this position include:\nStrong academic background with an excellent electronics-related undergraduate degree \nSolid understanding of the fundamentals of electronic circuit design \nElectronic design experience including high-speed design and high-level layout \nExperience of FPGA design and verification \nAs this is a client-facing role, we need someone who demonstrates great communication skills and a genuine passion for engineering. This being said, if you have never worked in a client-facing position we can help to develop this aspect of your skillset.\nDepending on level of experience we would also consider some of the following to be advantageous:\nAbility to find and down-select high-performance devices, such as application processors, FPGAs and SoCs to fulfil system requirements such as data throughput and power consumption \nFamiliarity with embedded interconnects such as DDR4, QSPI, PCIe, JESD204 \nDesign-for, test and debugging of EMC \nExperience of schematic entry using electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) tools such as Altium Designer and driving the layout using our specialist PCB layout team. \nBasic understanding of Linux, C and Python for the purposes of board bring-up and debug. \nHardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL, possibly within a continuous integration environment \nSome exposure to radio frequency engineering \nAn interest in, or experience of, technical leadership \nEmbedded software and scripting \nUnderstanding of Digital Signal Processing and its applications in RF \nA passion for understanding and developing new technologies \nEnthusiasm for mentoring more junior engineers \nYou may have experience of some of the tools we use, including GitLab, Altium (PCB), Hyperlynx (SI), Doors Next, Verilog or VHDL, UVM, C(++), Tcl, Python\n What we can offer \nYou’re likely to have far more variety in your work here than in your current role: Cambridge Consultants develops breakthrough technology across a broad range of industries including Telecommunications, Sustainable energy, Industrial, Consumer, Media, Healthcare, Biotechnology and many others for clients ranging from start-up to blue chip. Some are looking to optimise their existing technologies, while others come with a vision to develop something entirely new and unexpected. \nYou won’t be working alone to reach these goals. We have a friendly and supportive culture and a passion for solving technical challenges. \nYou will also have access to our extensive in-house facilities: \nPrototype PCB manufacturing facilities, including SMT pick-and-place, vapour-phase reflow and x-ray inspection \nSkilled PCB layout team \nEMC emissions test facility \nCustom anechoic radio and antenna test chamber. \nPrototype development mechanical workshop. \nWe support the development of our employees and offer an extensive inhouse training program. As you advance within the organisation there will be plenty of opportunities for you to develop your technical skills and specialism, take on more leadership responsibilities and/or focus more on supporting the development of sales opportunities.\nBy submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. 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