Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join their team. This 12-month contract position is based in Christchurch with hybrid working arrangements, requiring three days per week on-site. The role involves working closely on critical hardware engineering projects. Key Responsibilities: Providing Hardware and Systems Engineering support to the business development activities including study/experimentation activities, system de-risking activities, interfacing with suppliers Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer requirements Support System Integration activities The safe design of the system prior to delivery and for the preparation of information required by the Design Authority to support the Design Certification and Certificate of Design activities Job Requirements: A strong Hardware and Systems Engineering background A good understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle and configuration management A good working knowledge of the development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, integration and testing, acceptance), and development tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Modelling and defect reporting systems) Experience of providing engineering input and support to business development activities would be an advantage. Demonstrable knowledge or experience in some or all of the following would be especially des...