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 desirable, in particular their applications in a military context: Electrical engineering disciplines e.g. BS7671 qualified CAD experience / familiarity desirable Communications technologies: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, Point-to-Point radio links, serial communication A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC, Environmental etc. (awareness of associated DEF-STANS would be desirable) Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes If you are a hardware engineer with a background in defence and security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's prestigious team in Christchurch and contribute to groundbreaking defence projects