High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead at MBDA – jobs in UK

MBDA is a leading defence organisation specialising in advanced technology and engineering solutions. The company works with governments and armed forces to develop technologies that support national security and defence requirements. MBDA provides an environment where engineers can develop specialist expertise, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term technical careers.

Role Overview

As a High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead at MBDA, the successful candidate will contribute to the design and development of complex, high-speed digital electronics using advanced MPSoC FPGA and AI acceleration hardware.

The role focuses on solutions for applications including software-defined radio (SDR), radar signal processing, and sensor fusion. Working within a large team of analogue and digital electronics engineers, the Design Lead will collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams to develop optimised hardware solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced electronics engineer who wants to develop towards a Technical Lead or specialist expert position within MBDA.

Key Responsibilities as High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead

• Lead the detailed design of high-speed digital electronics and hardware solutions
• Develop MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware for SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications
• Support the Technical Lead and Architect in developing effective hardware architectures
• Work closely with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production engineering teams
• Contribute to hardware specifications and translate customer requirements into technical solutions
• Lead electronics design activities throughout the complete product development lifecycle
• Apply high-speed digital design techniques to complex electronic systems
• Support board-level testing and debugging using VHDL and programming languages such as C, C++ or Python
• Carry out and apply Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis
• Configure and document designs to a high professional standard
• Drive collaboration across engineering disciplines to support successful project delivery

Working Pattern & Pay

• Salary: Approximately £58,000–£65,000 per year
• Contract: Full time
• Locations: Stevenage or Bristol
• Working arrangement: Dynamic hybrid working, normally 3–4 days per week on-site depending on workload classification and project requirements
• Relocation: A relocation package may be available
• Security: Applicants must be British Citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks after receiving an offer
• Some projects may require a higher level of security clearance

Start a Career With MBDA

Joining MBDA provides an opportunity to work on advanced electronics and engineering programmes while developing specialist technical knowledge. The High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead position offers a pathway towards technical leadership and expertise in high-speed digital hardware, FPGA technology and AI acceleration.

MBDA also supports collaboration across engineering disciplines and provides training, development resources and flexible working arrangements to help employees progress throughout their careers.

Apply now to become a High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead with MBDA and contribute to the development of advanced digital electronics and hardware solutions.