Job Title: Hardware Engineer Location: Southampton (Onsite) Rate: Up to 75 per hour (Umbrella), Inside IR35 Duration: 12 Months Clearance: SC Clearance RequiredAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hardware Engineer to join a leading technology company with a strong heritage in infrared detectors and thermal imaging sensors. The company''s Southampton site is renowned for its Infra-Red Centre of Excellence, which designs, develops, and manufactures infrared detectors for commercial, industrial, space, and military applications.Main Purpose of the Job As part of the team, you will support both new products and in-house testing by developing hardware for the company''s range of detectors. The role primarily involves digitising analogue signals and data processing using FPGA technology as the core timing and data processing engine.Key Responsibilities:Capture requirements and generate design specifications.Design, layout, and simulate hardware schematics.Validate designs to ensure they meet specified requirements.Define test parameters for the designed systems.Perform integration and validation at the system level.Prepare technical documentation and detailed reports.Adhere to company governance, quality processes, and best practices.Key Skills and Experience Required:Essential:Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field (or equivalent).Proven experience in managing hardware design projects, ensuring delivery within cost and time constraints.Proficient in schematic ..... full job details .....