Principal Harwdare Design Engineer

Are you passionate about working on products at the forefront of technology? Imagine joining an Academy Award®-winning company that stands as the world's largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems. This is your chance to become part of a team that is shaping the future of entertainment, engineering, and life sciences.

Our client, is the global leader in motion capture technology, renowned for developing high-performance software and hardware products. its cutting-edge solutions have been integral to major feature films, games, and commercials, and serve as essential tools in biomechanics, robotics, and advanced scientific research. With offices in Oxford, Denver, and Los Angeles, it offers a dynamic and innovative work environment.

We are looking for a Principal Hardware Design Engineer our clients development team in Oxford. Reporting to the Lead Hardware Design Engineer, you will form part of the team creating industry leading hardware products.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronic Design of a range of hardware products including high speed motion capture and video cameras, calibration devices and synchronisation and networking equipment
• Working alongside, and sometimes leading, teams comprising of electronic, mechanical and software design engineers in the creation of high performing and cost-effective solutions
• Ensuring designs have appropriate test coverage for development and manufacture and that designs meet appropriate regulatory compliance
• Full product lifecycle involvement from early conceptual studies through to manufacturing support post-release
• Occasional mentoring of more Junior Hardware Design Engineers

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Key requirements are VHDL/Verilog for FPGAs (including implementation of algorithms), high speed digital design, a working knowledge of analogue design and experience of developing products for manufacture with an emphasis on DFM/DFT
• Suitable candidates will be educated to degree level in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) and have at least 10+ years of demonstrable and relevant industry experience
• We’re looking for an outgoing, confident and self-propelled candidate that will be a great fit within our small and highly experienced team of engineers
• In depth experience of image sensors, optics, Ethernet and RF Design would be advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free On-site Parking

This is a unique chance to work with a pioneering company in a role that promises both professional growth and the satisfaction of contributing to groundbreaking projects. If you have the skills and passion for this role, Our Client welcomes you to be part of their innovative journey.