Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Senior Hardware Systems Engineer (Contract) - Portsmouth (Broad Oak)

A leading organisation in the defence and security sector is looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to join their team on-site at Broad Oak, Portsmouth . This is a contract role supporting complex maritime programmes, covering hardware design, test, installation and in-service engineering support.

Key details

• Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak) - On-site

• Type: Contract

• Rate: 45.00 PAYE or 60.69 per hour Umbrella

What you'll be doing

• Producing design, test and installation documentation

• Supporting design proving , including environmental and EMC considerations

• Investigating and resolving hardware/design issues

• Designing and building electrical/hardware systems to achieve Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT(E

• Supporting development systems and related engineering activities

• Installing and setting to work hardware onboard ship

• Working to configuration control processes and maintaining baselines

What we're looking for (essential)

• Experience in a hardware engineering domain

• Experience developing equipment using COTS hardware components

• Good understanding of blade and PC-based technologies

• Proactive, can-do approach with flexibility to support across the team

Desirable experience

• Working in a large, complex multi-project environment

• COTS enclosures (units/cabinets), design, wiring schedules, power distribution

• Background in defence or another highly regulated industry

Qualifications

• Academic qualification in Engineering (or related STEM)

• Professional registration is advantageous