Lead Hardware Engineer

Outsource - Lead Hardware Engineer, Rochester (ME1), ME1 2XX. Search Search Lead Hardware Engineer Outsource Rochester (ME1), ME1 2XX Contract Published: 1 day ago Hourly Rate £69.72 PAYE OR £94.24 Umbrella Lead Hardware Engineer Outsource Client: BAE Systems Job Type: Contract Job Title: Lead Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester - on-site Monday-Thursday Hourly Rate: £69.72 PAYE OR £94.24 Umbrella Duration: 12 months About The Role As a Lead 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 leading, innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. Key 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 Adopting an innovative approach to design and identifying improvements to working practices Working with other disciplines within an integrated team to optimise solutions and minimise impacts from dependencies Providing technical guidance and support to the development and delivery of all aspects of digital &/or analogue electronics solutions. Skills & Qualifications : Working knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies Experience of working through the full 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 Desirable Working Knowledge Experience 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 Proven ability working on safety critical systems If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Sam Pierre-Louis on 0161 383 8022 for more information. About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors. Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. Similar Lead Hardware Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Principal Hardware Engineer Morson Edge Rochester (ME1), ME1 2XX £69.72 - 92.24 per hour + Inside IR35 2 days ago Integration Engineer JAM Recruitment Ltd Rochester (ME1) £40.00 - £42.00 per hour 1 week ago Optical Engineer Platform Recruitment Limited Kent Up to £65,000 per annum 2 days ago Mobile Plant Engineer Bennett and Game Gravesend (DA11) Up to £20 per hour 1 week ago Electronic Engineer KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Paganhill, Stroud (GL5), GL5 1AE £50000 - £70000 per annum 2 weeks ago Field Service Engineer Adler & Allan Ltd Kent Competitive + Benefits 1 week ago Senior Embedded Software Developer Bedfont Scientific Ltd Harrietsham, Maidstone (ME17), ME17 1JA From £50,000 to £60,000 per annum Depending on Experience 3 weeks ago Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer Joselyn Search Limited Horsham (RH12) £44,000 per annum 3 days ago Commercial Gas Engineer Bennett and Game Maidstone (ME14) £45000 - £52000 per annum + Van, overtime, profit share 1 month ago Electrical Maintenance Engineer Talent Solution Partners Ltd Sittingbourne (ME10) £41,000 per annum Pension, overtime, 25 days holiday, career progressi 4 weeks ago IT jobs IT jobs in Rochester Communications jobs Communications jobs in Rochester Jobs in Rochester Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026