Our Curtiss Wright state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Sr Hardware Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure the product is fit for purpose, cost-effective, and reliable.
Responsibilities:
* Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company's products.
* Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.
* Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
* Take responsibility for ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
* Write formal design documentation.
* Attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
* Support and guide junior colleagues in technical matters.
* Undertake new technology evaluation and introduction in product designs.
* Accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks.
* Assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost-effective and timely manner.
* May represent the Hardware function internally and externally.
* Infrequent UK and international travel as required.
Minimum Requirements:
* Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject.
* Relevant experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
* Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems.
* Familiar with Schematic design using ORCAD or similar package.
* Familiar with Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.
* Familiar with Design for EMC.
* Flexible and able to complete Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
* Ability to fault find down to a board level.
* Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
* Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.
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