Senior Hardware Engineer in Rochester

Senior Hardware Engineer

Location: Rochester, BAE Systems

Duration: 12 months

Hourly Rate: £69.72 PAYE or £94.24 Umbrella

At BAE Systems, we design and deliver advanced, safety‑critical electronic systems that protect lives and enable the future of aviation and defence. Join us as a Senior Principal Hardware Engineer and help shape industry‑leading products including Helmet‑Mounted Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls and more.

As a senior technical leader, you will:

• Lead complex hardware design from requirements to delivery
• Drive innovative digital and/or analogue electronic solutions
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to optimise system performance
• Produce high‑quality engineering artefacts to industry standards
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Champion safe working practices across all activities

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in digital and/or analogue hardware engineering
• Full lifecycle development experience, ideally on safety‑critical systems
• Sound engineering judgement and understanding of cost, schedule and risk
• Experience with tools such as Mentor Graphics Expedition, SPICE/Simetrix, MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS (advantageous)
• Degree/HND in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)

Security Clearances

Many roles require UK residency of 5–10 years and are subject to security and export control regulations.

If you would like to be considered for this role please don\’t hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on 0161 694 9191 for more information.

About BAE:

BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting‑edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You\’ll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.