My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to drive the design and integration of advanced hardware systems, including custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. This role involves overseeing outsourced hardware design activities, ensuring the seamless integration of complex systems into cutting-edge photonics-based equipment platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, supplier management capabilities, and a proven ability to manage risks and programs in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of highly complex custom integrated circuits (ICs) for advanced photonics modules targeting data centre applications
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to outsourced design partners, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and delivery timelines
- Define and finalise hardware specifications; manage and participate in design reviews; approve technical deliverables
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware validation, verification, and system integration
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues at both board and system levels
- Manage supplier relationships and support hardware bring-up and production readiness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, RF, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless system integration
- Maintain detailed documentation of application requirements, test procedures, and design changes
- Drive risk management, change control, and issue resolution throughout the hardware development lifecycle
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in hardware integration, preferably within RF, photonics, or optical systems
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, signal processing, and control loop design
- In-depth knowledge of high-speed ADC and DAC specifications for hardware control
- Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related field
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to the development of innovative hardware solutions in a fast-paced and technologically advanced environment. If you are passionate about high-speed hardware integration and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-04-11”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “IC Resources”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__402697256__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “” } } }My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to drive the design and integration of advanced hardware systems, including custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. This role involves overseeing outsourced hardware design activities, ensuring the seamless integration of complex systems into cutting-edge photonics-based equipment platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, supplier management capabilities, and a proven ability to manage risks and programs in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of highly complex custom integrated circuits (ICs) for advanced photonics modules targeting data centre applications
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to outsourced design partners, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and delivery timelines
- Define and finalise hardware specifications; manage and participate in design reviews; approve technical deliverables
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware validation, verification, and system integration
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues at both board and system levels
- Manage supplier relationships and support hardware bring-up and production readiness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, RF, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless system integration
- Maintain detailed documentation of application requirements, test procedures, and design changes
- Drive risk management, change control, and issue resolution throughout the hardware development lifecycle
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in hardware integration, preferably within RF, photonics, or optical systems
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, signal processing, and control loop design
- In-depth knowledge of high-speed ADC and DAC specifications for hardware control
- Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related field
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to the development of innovative hardware solutions in a fast-paced and technologically advanced environment. If you are passionate about high-speed hardware integration and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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