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You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.\nJob Description:\nAs a 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, ActiveInceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology.\nCore duties:\nExecuting hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets\nConducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysistasks\nDelivering design artefacts in accordance with company and industry standards\nWorking with other disciplines within an integrated team\nEssential Skills:\nDegree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent experience\nWorking knowledge and understanding of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies; design tools and techniques, electronic circuits design, schematic capture, design analysis, design documentation, commissioning, and integration\nAn inquisitive mind-set, articulate, with good written and verbal communication skills\nThe Hardware Team\nThis role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edgeprojects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry.\nWhy BAE Systems?\nHere you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. 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