Senior Hardware Engineer – Avionics Test Systems

BAE Systems; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer in Rochester. You will generate hardware requirements and design documentation while also working on electronic hardware design and validation. The ideal candidate will have proven hardware knowledge, experience in the design lifecycle, and familiarity with tools like DOORS and Creo. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven technical hardware knowledge and development skills with a good understanding of electronic systems and software.
• Experience of the full hardware design life cycle, from requirements through to formal release.

Responsibilities

• Generate hardware requirements (DOORS / Polarion).
• Generate design documentation (top level architectures, concept design).
• Enclosure design (Creo).
• Electronic hardware design (Siemens Xpedition).
• Hardware integration and commissioning.
• Hardware obsolescence management.
• System safety (EN61010, CE Marking).
• Hardware validation (analysis, testing).
• Hardware estimation and task maturity tracking.

Skills

Technical hardware knowledge

Full hardware design life cycle experience

Knowledge of DOORS / Polarion

Creo skills

Siemens Xpedition knowledge

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

Creo

Siemens Exhibition

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer in Rochester. You will generate hardware requirements and design documentation while also working on electronic hardware design and validation. The ideal candidate will have proven hardware knowledge, experience in the design lifecycle, and familiarity with tools like DOORS and Creo. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.