Salary
$80k per year
Location
In office (United Kingdom)
Seniority
Staff
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 25, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.
Our client in the Defence & Security sector is seeking a High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead to join their innovative team. This is a permanent role ideally suited to someone passionate about working with advanced MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware. This opportunity is based in either Stevenage or Bristol, with the possibility of a relocation package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions
- Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to specify and deliver optimised solutions
- Design high speed digital aspects and oversee all electronics design activities through the full product development lifecycle
- Support board level test and debug using VHDL, C, C++, or Python
- Ensure designs meet customer needs and maintain high professional standards
- Work within security constraints, ensuring compliance with required security clearance
Job Requirements:
- Solid experience in complex, high speed digital electronics design
- Experience in MPSoC FPGA, DDR and Flash memory, and high speed serial interconnect design
- Proficiency in SI and PI Analysis
- Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing, and optical sensors
- Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration
- Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role
- Excellent skills in configuring and documenting designs
- Strong desire to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery
Benefits:
- Long term career path with opportunities to become a Technical Lead, Specialist, or Expert
- Company bonus up to 21% of base salary
- Maximum pension contributions of up to 14% (employer and employee)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced parental leave policies, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, gym, café, and more
If you are a skilled High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead looking to advance your career in a dynamic and friendly environment, we encourage you to apply now.
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