Our client is seeking a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer to join an established defence and aerospace engineering team in Kent. This permanent, onsite role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of safety-critical electronics and advanced technology, including helmet-mounted and head-up displays, mission computers, flight controls and active inceptors.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading hardware requirements capture, preliminary design and detailed design activities
Executing complex digital and/or analogue electronics design tasks in line with agreed development plans
Carrying out analysis and validation activities to support robust technical decisions
Providing technical guidance throughout the complete systems development lifecycle, from concept through to product certification
Working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise solutions and manage technical dependencies
Supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality hardware solutions within agreed timescales and budgets
Contributing to product design and work package control, with consideration for cost and schedule requirements
Coaching and developing junior members of the hardware engineering team
Job Requirements:
Degree, HND or equivalent experience in electronics engineering
Significant experience in electronics design or hardware engineering within a regulated industry
Strong knowledge of digital and/or analogue electronics technologies
Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle, including product certification requirements such as DO-254
Understanding of systems engineering, hardware standards and safety-critical product development
Ability to balance design quality, cost and schedule constraints to meet programme objectives
Robust understanding of product design and work package control
Familiarity with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, SIMetrix and LTspice tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills
Benefits:
Opportunity to work on innovative defence, aerospace and security projects
Exposure to safety-critical electronics and advanced hardware technologies
Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Access to learning, wellbeing and lifestyle support
If you are an experienced Hardware Engineer looking to develop your career through technically challenging projects in the defence and aerospace sector, apply now to join our client's experienced team in Kent.
Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer in London employer: Defence
As a Senior Network Engineer at our Basildon location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting critical defence projects. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, offering unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in a secure environment. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to meaningful work, we provide an excellent platform for those looking to make a significant impact in the defence sector.
