Principal Hardware Engineer

Job description

Principle Hardware Engineer

Would you like to be working on the latest technology within commercial and military platforms? We currently have a vacancy for a Principle Hardware Engineer at our site in Rochester.

As a Principle Hardware Engineer you will be supporting one of an number of hardware design programmes for areas such as Head up Displays ( HUDs) Mission Computers and Active Inceptors.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovative technology and in highly collaborative teams.

Your main responsibilities as a Principle Hardware Engineer will involve:

Executing hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets.

Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks.

Conducting hardware requirements definition and hardware design architecture options evaluation

Developing the skills of Junior Hardware Engineers and Hardware Engineers

Your skills and qualifications:

Experienced with the full lifecycle or multiple phases of the lifecycle

Proven track record of analysis of design in safety critical, military or industrial hardware systems

Able to demonstrate track record of successfully owning work packages and the effective allocation of work / technical oversight of work to more junior team members

Strong focus on hardware design quality and robust design methodologies

Electronic Engineering related HND/Degree or equivalent

A working knowledge of RTCA DO254 and DEF STD 00-54/55/56 would be an advantageous

Knowledge of High End schematic capture tool, signal integrity tool, high end circuit simulator, SPICE or other mixed mode circuit simulator would be desirable

Experience of MATLAB would be desirable

What we're looking for in you:

You have excellent communication skills, work well in collaboration with others, can influence and presents concept to a broad range of Engineering stakeholders

Salary: £45,000+

Location: Rochester

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Electronic Systems

We support a range of commercial and military platforms, including fixed and rotary wing aircraft, ground vehicles, human-machine interfaces and power management. Our systems operate in more than 100 countries with 25 air forces, 30 manufacturers and 280 airlines. Around 1,500 professionals work here, all focused on delivering innovation and outstanding customer responsiveness. We are a rapidly growing and successful part of one of the world's leading defence, security and aerospace companies.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You'll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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