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Principal Digital Hardware Engineer


Company : Certain Advantage


Location : Dunbar, Scotland


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Principal Digital Hardware EngineerCertain Advantage is hiring for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer based in the Edinburgh area.This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based.The CompanyWere working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across various industriesfrom aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors.Does this sound like your next career move?If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?The Role:This role is for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designsDocumenting and recording deliverablesSupporting integration & verification activities at the hardware and system levelKeeping designs under configuration controlProviding progress reportsThe IndividualWere looking for people who can show:High-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4)Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc.Integrating hardware, firmware 'software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCAsSignal integrity & power integrity analysis at board level using Hyperlynx SI/PIThe Benefits:Competitive hourly rateTraining and DevelopmentCareer progressionDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.JBRP1_UKTJ