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Senior Hardware Development Engineer

TREND Networks

Senior Hardware Development Engineer

£70000

TREND Networks, Terriers, Wycombe

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ad4de7541abe4c359444e339bd55af66

Full Job Description

  • Test Equipment Development: Design and develop test measurement engines for Twisted Pair Ethernet, Fibre optic and Wi-Fi transmission mediums.

  • Implementation: Work on both hardware and software aspects of fibre optic test equipment development

  • Experience in working with both single mode and multi-mode lasers and LEDs for various fibre optic applications.

  • Prototype and Testing: Develop prototypes of fibre optic test equipment, including OTDRs, and conduct rigorous testing to ensure performance and accuracy.

  • Hardware and Software Integration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure frictionless integration of hardware and software components for all test equipment.

  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Provide technical support and development for existing equipment, diagnose and rectify hardware and software issues.

  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of design, development, and testing processes for all equipment.

  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and reliability of all equipment produced, following established quality control standards and procedures.

  • Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in fibre optic technology and contribute to the company's innovation efforts, particularly in the OTDR domain.

    We are seeking a skilled Hardware/Software Engineer with expertise in the development of handheld field test equipment for twisted pair, fibre and Wi-Fi Ethernet systems. The engineer will play a pivotal role in designing and developing fibre optic test equipment, including optical power meters, fibre light sources, and OTDR devices. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply., Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of embedded systems, instrumentation or test equipment.

  • Proficiency in designing driver circuits for LEDs and Lasers for fibre optic applications.

  • Proficiency in designing high-gain optical receiver circuits utilising devices such as APDs for fibre optic applications.

  • Proficiency in capturing and processing high speed data.

  • Familiarity with analogue RF circuit design up to 500MHz.

  • Digital electronics design including FPGA development experience, I2C, SPI and USB.

  • Embedded software development including hardware drivers. C, C++, Linux.

  • Strong documentation and quality assurance practices.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills., High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required), Are you proficient in designing driver circuits for LEDs and lasers for fibre optic applications?

  • Are you proficient in capturing and processing high speed data?


    • Experience:
  • embedded systems, instrumentation or test equipment: 5 years (preferred)