Paignton Office
Hardware Design Engineer
We are looking for experienced Hardware Engineers to develop a high-speed network interface card, collaborating with electrical, RF, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration in an exciting, ambitious environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and integration of transceiver module across photonic design, Network FPGA and hardware.
- Collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation, integration and verification.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware integration issues at the board and system level.
- Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
- Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners for hardware bring-up and production support.
- Document integration procedures, test results, and design changes.
- Support EMC/EMI testing and compliance efforts.
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on hardware architecture and layout.
Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years experience in hardware integration, preferably within RF/photonics/optics systems.
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, signal processing and efficient power supplies
- Knowledge of EMC implications of hard speed transmission
- Scripting and automation, such as TCL and Python.
- Knowledge of thermal and mechanical considerations in hardware design.
- A humble attitude and good communication skills.
- Ability to create an understanding of complex ideas, concepts and designs to a variety of audiences from multiple backgrounds.
- Bachelor or Master degree in electronics engineering, physics, or other relevant fields or experience within the industry.
Experience with some/all of the following would be beneficial:
- Experience with lab equipment, such as; spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, VNAs, and signal generators.
- Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
- Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware debugging.
- Locations
- Paignton Office

About Oriole Networks
Accelerating AI in a Low Carbon World – Oriole Networks is a photonic networking company, developing disruptive technologies for AI/ML and HPC networking that will revolutionise data centres.
Paignton Office
Hardware Design Engineer
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