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.