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Principal Hardware Engineer

As a Principal Hardware Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety-critical technology.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry.

Your main responsibilities will involve:

Executing complex 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
Adopting an innovative approach to design and identifying improvements to working practices
Providing technical guidance and support
Coaching & developing the skills of junior team members
Delivering design artefacts in accordance with company and industry standards
Working with other disciplines within an integrated teamYour skills and qualifications:

Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification
Proven working knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies
Experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification
Capable of providing robust engineering judgement in all phases of the engineering development lifecycle
Robust understanding of product design and work package control Working knowledge of the following tools would be advantageous:
Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise
Analogue simulations tools, e.g. Simetrix or Spice
Timing designer tools, e.g. Chronology
Signal integrity tools and principles
System development tools, e.g. Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink
Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORSWhat we're looking for in you:

A self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work collaboratively
An inquisitive mind-set, with good problem-solving skills
Have good relationship management skills
Articulate, with good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to peer review & technically guide the work of others
Solid organisational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
Experienced in stakeholder management
A desire for learning and self-development