Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer Salary: up to £50,000 per annum dependent upon experience Location: Rochester, Kent We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Senior Hardware Engineer. The role will be based in Rochester, Kent and offers the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed. They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. As a Senior 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. Main Responsibilities: 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 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 team You’ll also have people manager responsibilities in this role Benefits: Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service Shared Incentive Plan Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary About You: Essential: Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification Proven knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies Experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification Ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs An inquisitive mind-set, articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable: Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise Analogue simulations tools, such as Simetrix or Spice System development tools, such as Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years About Aeropeople: Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team… Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses. During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period. For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs