Principal Hardware Engineer
As a Principal 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.
Your main responsibilities will involve:
* 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
* Adopting an innovative approach to design and identifying improvements to working practices
* Providing technical guidance and support
* 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
Your skills and qualifications:
* Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification
* Proven working knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies
* Experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification
* Capable of providing robust engineering judgement in all phases of the engineering development lifecycle
* Robust understanding of product design and work package control Working knowledge of the following tools would be advantageous:
* Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise
* Analogue simulations tools, e.g. Simetrix or Spice
* Timing designer tools, e.g. Chronology
* Signal integrity tools and principles
* System development tools, e.g. Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink
* Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS
What we're looking for in you:
* A self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills
* Able to work collaboratively
* An inquisitive mind-set, with good problem-solving skills
* Have good relationship management skills
* Articulate, with good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to peer review & technically guide the work of others
* Solid organisational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
* Experienced in stakeholder management
* A desire for learning and self-development