This position will lead and deliver hardware technical activities for large-scale programs, applying advanced engineering knowledge and techniques in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development:

Design and develop hardware components and systems tailored for defense simulation applications.
Generate and maintain hardware requirements for proposed systems.
Create detailed schematics and packaging designs.
Select and evaluate appropriate hardware components and materials.
Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and assess Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of designs.
Generate Bill of Materials (BOM), Certificates of Design (CoD), and other system documentation.
Collaborate closely with Systems Engineers and Architects to develop overall system design, technical directives, and programming standards.Testing and Validation:

Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality and performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
Conduct environmental and stress testing to ensure reliability and durability under diverse conditions.
Capture evidence for conformity and acceptance based on hardware requirements.Integration and Support:

Integrate hardware components into designated facilities.
Provide technical support and guidance during system integration and deployment.
Assist in developing user manuals and in-service support documentation.Compliance and Standards:

Adhere to company processes, procedures, and documentation standards.
Ensure products conform to all relevant safety legislation and standards, and act as signatory on Product Declaration of Conformity.
Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in all operations.Project Management:

Participate in project planning and progress reviews.
Provide accurate time and cost estimates for hardware development tasks.
Maintain project documentation and monitor progress against milestones.
Resolve technical problems escalated by team members.
Identify and manage risks associated with project responsibilities.About You

Essential:

Demonstrated experience delivering programs through the engineering lifecycle.
Knowledge of engineering governance (SOR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
Proven experience managing the technical elements of projects or programs.
Skilled in estimating time to completion and managing scope throughout project execution.
Expertise in hardware requirements generation and management.
Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
Ability to obtain or transfer SC clearance (requires five years of UK residency).
Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, with occasional weekend work.Desirable:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
Experience across multiple engineering disciplines and business functions.
Background in training and simulation.
Previous experience in defense and security sectors.
Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, DOORS, Creo, SolidWorks.
Familiarity with Lean development methodologies