Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 191,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the defence sector is seeking a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer in Rochester. This role involves designing hardware systems, managing the engineering lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with various engineering tools and a strong background in electronics.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in analogue simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems, including digital and analogue electronics.
• Manage the full engineering lifecycle from concept to product certification.

Skills

Knowledge of digital and analogue electronics

Experience across the entire engineering development lifecycle

Ability to work within cost and schedule constraints

Strong engineering judgment

Understanding of product design and work package control

Tools

Mentor Graphics Expedition

Simetrix

Spice

Chronology

Enterprise Architect

Matlab

Simulink

DOORS

Job description

Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer, Rochester

This role is with a reputable organisation in the defence sector, seeking a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer in Rochester. The contract is for 12 months, within the Electronic Systems division, focusing on hardware engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop hardware systems, including digital and analogue electronics.
• Manage the full engineering lifecycle from concept to product certification.
• Utilise tools such as Mentor Graphics Expedition, Simetrix or Spice, and Chronology.
• Apply signal integrity principles and use system development tools like Enterprise Architect, Matlab, and Simulink.
• Manage requirements with tools like DOORS, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Consult on cost and schedule constraints to meet project needs.

Job Requirements:

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

Skills:

• Knowledge of digital and analogue electronics.
• Experience across the entire engineering development lifecycle.
• Ability to work within cost and schedule constraints.
• Strong engineering judgment.
• Understanding of product design and work package control.

EU work permit is required for this role. The position offers an hourly rate of £91.99. The posting date is 17.05.2025, with an expiry date of 01.07.2025.

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