Entrust — Cambridge, United Kingdom

Staff Hardware Engineer

Location: Cambridge, UK (On-site). The role focuses on leading the development and sustainment of secure, high-performance hardware platforms within the nShield product line. This is a hands-on, on-site position with technical leadership responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and sustaining of secure hardware platforms, including high-speed digital systems and embedded architectures
• Collaborate with Product Management, Software, and Security teams to define hardware requirements aligned with business objectives
• Work with the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to transition designs into volume production and support RMAs and field issues
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to respond to customer queries and requests, aiding sales and feedback for product design and documentation
• Ensure hardware designs meet security certification standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., EMC, safety)
• Drive innovation in hardware design, prototyping, and validation methodologies
• Mentor and develop junior engineers; champion continuous improvement in design processes, tooling, and product quality
• Assist in budgeting and tracking of hardware projects throughout the financial year
• Represent hardware engineering in cross-functional planning and decision-making forums

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience in high-speed digital design, embedded systems, and secure product development
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware design initiatives

Expertise In

• 32/64-bit processor platforms
• FPGAs and microcontrollers
• Signal integrity, EMC, and safety standards
• ECAD tools (preferably Altium)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, scalable solutions
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in our Cambridge office

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline

Experience With

• Python
• Embedded C
• Linux and U-Boot
• VHDL for FPGA development
• Prior involvement in products requiring formal security accreditation

Benefits and Culture

• Career growth and learning-forward initiatives
• Flexible options (remote, hybrid, or on-site) as appropriate
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence product direction

EEO notice: Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.

Recruiter: Neha Rathore
Neha.Rathore@entrust.com