Our respected client, a key partner to the UK''s Ministry of Defence, is seeking a skilled High Speed Digital Design Engineer to also serve as a Hardware Design Lead. In this dual role, you''ll join a dynamic team of analogue and digital electronics engineers, leading the design and development of advanced MPSoC FPGA and AI-based hardware solutions. These systems support cutting-edge applications in software-defined radio (SDR), radar signal processing, and sensor fusion.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and Production teams to support the Technical Lead/Architect in defining optimised, customer-focused digital hardware solutions.Take ownership of the high-speed digital design elements, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project specifications and performance goals.Lead the end-to-end electronics design lifecycle, from concept through to delivery, driving quality, compliance, and innovation across all hardware development activities. What do you need?:Proven expertise in designing complex, high-speed digital electronic systems.Hands-on experience with MPSoC FPGA architectures, DDR and Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects.Skilled in Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis to ensure robust hardware performance.Proficient in VHDL for board-level testing, validation, and debugging.Competent in C, C++, or Python to support hardware bring-up and diagnostic activities.Solid und