Job summary

Principal Hardware Engineer - £91.99ph UMB - Rochester - 12 Month contract

Key skills required for this role

Hardware Engineer, Digital, Electronics Design

Important

Principal Hardware Engineer

Job description

Our client, a reputable organisation in the defence sector, is seeking a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer for their business unit in Rochester. This contract role sits within Electronic Systems and will be crucial in driving forward key hardware engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing hardware systems, including both digital and analogue electronics technologies.
• Overseeing the full engineering development lifecycle, from concept through to product certification.
• Utilising various tools such as Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, Simetrix or Spice, and Chronology for timing design.
• Applying signal integrity principles and employing system development tools like Enterprise Architect, Matlab, and Simulink.
• Managing requirements using tools like DOORS and ensuring compliance with safety-critical system standards.
• Consulting on cost and schedule constraints to ensure program needs are met.

Job Requirements:

• Experience with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise.
• Proficiency in analogue simulation tools, such as Simetrix or Spice.
• Knowledge of timing design tools like Chronology.
• Understanding of signal integrity tools and principles.
• Hands-on experience with system development tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink).
• Experience with requirements management tools, such as DOORS.
• Demonstrated ability to work on safety-critical systems.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of both digital and analogue electronics technologies.
• Experience with the full engineering development lifecycle.
• Ability to understand and work within cost and schedule constraints.
• Strong engineering judgement across all phases of the engineering lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of product design and work package control.
• Proven expertise in digital and/or analogue electronics technologies.

If you are a proactive and experienced hardware engineer with a background in defence, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to contribute to our client's dynamic and innovative team in Rochester.