Hardware Engineer - x86 Board Modernisation

Hardware Electronics Engineer - x86 Board Modernisation Please note:  Our client cannot sponsor visas.  You will need work eligibility to work in the UK, preferably with eligibility for security clearance.  Are you an electronics hardware engineer excited by the concept of complex x86 motherboard architectures?   Our client has delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions across the defence, telecoms, aerospace and more for decades, delivering best in class solutions that allow the latest generations of compute power to exist in the harshest of environments.  The Role: Evolving high-performance compute by designing and redesigning market leading products to ensure they remain market leading for years to come.  Due to the acceleration of new product releases and customer demand for longer lifecycles, you will lead the re-designs, modernisation, and evolution of legacy boards. Your candid feedback and collaborative spirit will help evolve hardware methodologies to keep mission-critical systems at the leading edge. What You Will Be Doing Full lifecycle hardware engineering from requirements capture to product verification Lead the complete re-design of legacy products Integrate the latest market components to extend product lifecycles. Create and modernise schematics and high-density PCB designs Tackle component obsolescence, and manage documentation Conduct design reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging Report on technical progress Actively shape hardware development processesWhat We Are Looking For 3+ years of professional electronics engineering experience with a strong focus on high-speed digital circuit design and debugging. Degree in a discipline relevant to electronics  A desire to work with high performance Intel architecture Desirable skills, but not required Hands-on experience with PC motherboard architecture (64-bit microprocessors, PCI Express, Ethernet, DDR4 Memory). Familiarity with Intel chipsets  FPGAs Some understanding of embedded software Eligibility for security clearance  Benefits Up to 10% employer contribution pension 25 days holidays with holiday purchase scheme. Annual bonus / profit share Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes Death in service benefit & income protection Wellbeing - Employee assistance / virtual GP / enhanced parent leave / private health insurance / wellbeing apps / paid volunteering days