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Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

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United Kingdom , Rochester

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69.72 - 94.00 GBP / Hour

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead hardware design (digital/analogue) for mission-critical systems
  • Provide technical leadership and collaborate across teams
  • Ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and quality constraints

Requirements:

  • Electronics engineering experience, with safety-critical systems
  • Full lifecycle experience (concept to certification)
  • Power supply experience is a plus
  • Tools: Mentor Graphics, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS
  • Qualification: Degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Clearance: BPSS required as a minimum

Nice to have:

Power supply experience is a plus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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