Job Description
Senior Principal Hardware Engineer – Contract Location: Rochester | Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £69.72/hr (PAYE) | On-site: 5 days (WFH Fridays, business dependent)
Clearance: BPSS required | SC in progress
Join a cutting-edge aerospace team working on safety-critical systems like Helmet Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls. Lead hardware design from concept to delivery, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers.
What you’ll do:
Qualification: Degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
Clearance: BPSS required as a minimum
Rate: £69.72/hr (PAYE) | On-site: 5 days (WFH Fridays, business dependent)
Clearance: BPSS required | SC in progress
Join a cutting-edge aerospace team working on safety-critical systems like Helmet Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls. Lead hardware design from concept to delivery, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers.
What you’ll do:
- Lead hardware design (digital/analogue) for mission-critical systems
- Provide technical leadership and collaborate across teams
- Ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and quality constraints
- Electronics engineering experience, with safety-critical systems
- Full lifecycle experience (concept to certification)
- Power supply experience is a plus
Qualification: Degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
Clearance: BPSS required as a minimum