Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa £70,000All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance. My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signalfiltering.You need to have the tech skills, but also ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members.The candidate will be responsible for:* designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering;* simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs;* performing schematic capture using OrCAD;* managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors;* setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software;* developing Linux device drivers for hardware;* mentoring and leading others.A typical candidate will:* be self-motivating, capable of working independently;* have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline;* have a strong academic background typically including A''s in A-level Maths and Physics;* have strong verbal and written presentation skills;* have 3 years or more experience in at least one of the following areas:1. complex PCB design;2. FPGA development in VHDL;3. software development experience in Embedded C/C++.Remuneration:* Salary dependent on experience.* Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.* 25 days holiday plus st