Copello have partnered with an established engineering business based in Dorchester in the recruitment of a Senior Hardware Engineer. Please note all candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance. Key Responsibilities: General Engineering Activities: Engage in hardware engineering tasks across all stages of the engineering lifecycle, from design to validation. Customer and Supplier Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact with customers and suppliers on engineering matters, resolving issues and ensuring that priorities and objectives are aligned. Engineering Decision-Making: Make informed engineering decisions within your area of responsibility to support project success. Team Support and Development: Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, contributing to their development and ensuring the team's effective working. Reporting and Presentations: Produce technical reports and plans, presenting findings to line managers, project teams, and peers. Task Delivery: Ensure that allocated tasks are completed within agreed budgets and timelines. Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience in hardware engineering, including requirements development, simulation, design, integration, and verification/validation. Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle and hardware engineering methodologies and practices. Competence with hardware engineering tools and techniques. Experience with hardware design, interconnectivity, and troubleshooting design issues, particularly those arising from obsolescence. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience with COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) hardware, particularly in blade and PC technology. Knowledge of COTS cabinets, cabinet design, wiring schedules, and power distribution. Hands-on experience in designing and building electrical and hardware systems for successful acceptance