Hardware Engineer - V05567

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join their team. This 12-month contract position is based in Christchurch with hybrid working arrangements, requiring three days per week on-site. The role involves working closely on critical hardware engineering projects.

• Providing Hardware and Systems Engineering support to the business development activities including study/experimentation activities, system de-risking activities, interfacing with suppliers
• Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer requirements
• Support System Integration activities
• The safe design of the system prior to delivery and for the preparation of information required by the Design Authority to support the Design Certification and Certificate of Design activities

• A strong Hardware and Systems Engineering background
• A good understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle and configuration management
• A good working knowledge of the development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, integration and testing, acceptance), and development tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Modelling and defect reporting systems)
• Experience of providing engineering input and support to business development activities would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable knowledge or experience in some or all of the following would be especially desirable, in particular their applications in a military context:
• Electrical engineering disciplines e.g. BS7671 qualified
• CAD experience / familiarity desirable
• Communications technologies: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, Point-to-Point radio links, serial communication
• A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC, Environmental etc. (awareness of associated DEF-STANS would be desirable)
• Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes

If you are a hardware engineer with a background in defence and security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's prestigious team in Christchurch and contribute to groundbreaking defence projects.