Hardware Engineer
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as an experienced Hardware Engineer to develop advanced RF systems, focusing on RF, FPGA, and high-speed digital design from concept to demonstrator.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced RF and high-speed digital hardware solutions.
- Implement complex FPGA designs on Xilinx devices for embedded processing.
- Perform RF, analogue, and high-speed digital PCB design and layout.
- Requires strong background in RF hardware engineering, Radar and/or Electronic Warfare.
- Experience in hardware prototyping, integration, and testing is essential.
- Role involves hybrid working in Great Baddow, UK.
// Role Specification
About the Role
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is seeking a driven and experienced Hardware Engineer to join our growing capability team. This role focuses on the development of advanced RF systems and is perfect for a hands-on specialist with deep expertise in RF, FPGA, and high-speed digital design. You will thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment, delivering innovative hardware solutions from concept through to demonstrator.
Key Responsibilities
- Hardware Design & Development: Design and develop RF and high-speed digital hardware solutions, including RF front ends, FPGA-based processing platforms, and mixed-signal systems from concept through to demonstrator (TRL 2–6+).
- FPGA & SoC Implementation: Develop high-quality, complex FPGA designs on Xilinx devices, leveraging a strong understanding of FPGA and SoC architectures to deliver high-performance embedded processing solutions.
- PCB Design & Layout: Perform RF and analogue PCB circuit design and layout from VLF through to microwave frequencies, alongside high-speed digital PCB design incorporating FPGAs, SoCs, ADCs, and DACs.
Essential Requirements
- Strong background in RF hardware engineering, particularly in Radar and/or Electronic Warfare domains (or related).
- Proven ability to produce high-quality, complex FPGA designs on Xilinx devices.
- Solid understanding of FPGA and SoC architectures.
- Experience in RF and analogue PCB circuit design and layout from VLF to microwave frequencies.
- Experience in high-speed digital PCB circuit design and layout, including FPGAs, SoCs, ADCs, and DACs.
- Good understanding of RF subsystems, including antennas, front-end electronics, and signal chains.
- Experience in hardware prototyping, integration, and test.
Why BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture where you can grow with confidence. Enjoy rewards tailored to your wellbeing, a balanced lifestyle, and the opportunity to be part of shaping a safer future.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all candidates and provide full consideration to everyone.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
Working Arrangements
We are embracing Hybrid Working, allowing for flexibility in when and where you work, helping to balance work and personal life effectively.