Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

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We are seeking a seasoned engineer to provide technical leadership for the definition, design, development, and qualification of complex hardware systems, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with all programme requirements.

• Analyse customers’ and stakeholders’ needs using advanced studies, simulations, mock‑ups, models, and prototypes.
• Define component or subsystem requirements, functions, and interfaces.
• Formalise specifications and architectural designs for components or subsystems.
• Prepare and perform component or subsystem verification and validation tests.
• Maintain hardware architecture stability across all lifecycle phases from bid to delivery.
• Direct and coordinate hardware architecture studies.
• Approve technical, technological, and methodological choices for selected hardware architecture.
• Guarantee adherence to in‑scope standards, reuse policy, and product development plans.
• Identify modelling, simulation, and prototyping opportunities.
• Co‑ordinate product definition and assess trade‑offs between cost, customer requirements, and technological possibilities.
• Prepare Design & Justification Files.
• Provide knowledge on state‑of‑the‑art hardware architecture, accounting for future developments.

• Collaborative teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proactive, can‑do mentality.
• Logical problem‑solving approach.
• Ability to technically lead design and development activities across disciplines.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering toolsets, practices, and life cycles.
• Experience architecting racks, cabinets, and network infrastructure for marine or similar harsh environments.

• Hardware design, development, and qualification of systems or sub‑systems specific to SONAR or high‑reliability communications systems deployed in harsh environments.
• Experience with underwater acoustics and/or sonar.
• Experience designing equipment for the sub‑sea environment.
• Experience with design‑for‑cost, design‑for‑manufacture, manufacturing specifications, and new product introduction.

• Minimum five years’ experience in a Systems or Hardware Engineering role within maritime, aerospace, or defence sectors.
• Equivalent experience in mechanical or electronics design is also considered.

• Collaborative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Innovative mindset and openness to new technologies and working methods.
• Efficiency, both autonomous and as part of an integrated team.
• Compliance with company processes.

• L5 qualification (degree or equivalent in engineering or science) with at least five years’ experience in a similar role.
• Desirable:
  Chartered Engineer or L6/L7 qualification within an engineering or scientific discipline.

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