World Class Defence Organisation based in Portsmouth is currently looking to recruit a Modem System Hardware Lead Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid position of 60% onsite.Hourly Rate: £75.00 per Hour (Umbrella)Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing thereafter Modem System Hardware Lead Engineer Job Description:You will be working as part of the Modem System Product team, based at the Portsmouth site. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of specialised satellite modem hardware for secure and resilient communications links, and will gain hands-on experience in many facets of satellite communications engineering, with the opportunity to deal with challenging situations in a real world conditions. The main tasks and responsibilities for the role include: user needs capture, requirements analysis and design response at sub-system (chassis) and module (circuit board layout) levels; support through procurement, manufacture and integration phases, both with in-house departments and 3rd party suppliers; acceptance testing (and fault diagnosis) at module and integrated unit levels; environmental qualification testing. The resulting output will include a manufacturing pack that can be handed to a third-party fabrication plant for board manufacture and final assembly.Applicants should have a broad range of experience with mixed-signal (RF/an...