Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer
Wimbledon

6 month contract - outside IR35

Brief of the Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer needed for an aerospace and defence organisation based in Wimbledon who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Hardware Engineer that takes pride in their work with 5+ years as a Hardware lead, Electrical lead or similar and knowledge and experience of design and integration of PLC based control systems.

The successful candidate would desirably have a relevant degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic engineering or a related discipline, an understanding and working knowledge of defence programmes and currently hold Security Clearance (SC.)

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Hardware Engineer will include:

• Own, manage and maintain programme specific processes and procedures
• Control change management in the event of customer, supplier or internal design changes
• Provide schedule estimates through impact assessments driven by change
• Identifying and managing obsolescence issues
• Provide technical liaison between design teams, our customers, quality teams and suppliers
• Generate, review and sign off hardware data packs (e.g., change notes, technical drawings etc.)
• Liaise with customers on site and undertake modification, if required
• Work within confined spaces to carry out wiring modifications, if required
• Diagnose electrical engineering problems and make key stop/go decisions
• Inspect electrical wiring and assemblies in a quality assured environment
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and instructions
• Use equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing and testing of electrical assemblies
• Support preparation and execution of Factory Acceptance Test procedures
• Provide hardware preparation guidance for quality inspection, testing and qualification purposes

What experience you need to be the successful Hardware Engineer:

• 5+ years of experience as a Hardware lead, Electrical lead or similar
• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic engineering or a related discipline
• Knowledge and experience of design and integration of PLC based control systems
• Interpretation, management and implementation of customer change requests, with the understanding of change processes and configuration control procedures
• Interpretation of customer technical specifications, Control and Instrumentation (C&I) design data, electrical schematics and Interface specifications
• Experience of PLC based safety systems up to SIL2 in accordance with IEC 61508 or equivalent
• Electrical safety testing experience
• Ability to work independently on own initiative, as well as within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex and rapidly changing environment
• Hold SC clearance or ability to achieve it
• Adeptat problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of problems
• Good attention to detail
• Organised, adept at workload management and prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders
• Engaging 'can do' attitude
• Strong IT skills, in particular Windows and MS Office products

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Hardware Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Active security clearance up to SC level is required to be considered for the Hardware Engineer position.

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