Senior Hardware Systems Engineer in PO1

Job DescriptionSenior Hardware Systems Engineer (Contract) - Portsmouth (Broad Oak) A leading organisation in the defence and security sector is looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to join their team on-site at Broad Oak, Portsmouth. This is a contract role supporting complex maritime programmes, covering hardware design, test, installation and in-service engineering support. Key details Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak) - On-site Type: Contract Rate: £45.00 PAYE or £60.69 per hour Umbrella What you'll be doing Producing design, test and installation documentation Supporting design proving, including environmental and EMC considerations Investigating and resolving hardware/design issues Designing and building electrical/hardware systems to achieve Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT(E)) Supporting development systems and related engineering activities Installing and setting to work hardware onboard ship Working to configuration control processes and maintaining baselines What we're looking for (essential) Experience in a hardware engineering domain Experience developing equipment using COTS hardware components Good understanding of blade and PC-based technologies Proactive, can-do approach with flexibility to support across the team Desirable experience Working in a large, complex multi-project environment COTS enclosures (units/cabinets), design, wiring schedules, power distribution Background in defence or another highly regulated industry Qualifications Academic qualification in Engineering (or related STEM) Professional registration is advantageous