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As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. 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.\nFrom the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.\nJob Description:\nThis role involves executing complexhardware design tasks in line with the agreed development plan, ensuring delivery within defined timescales and budgets. You will work within established engineering processes and hardware standards, contributing to high-quality, reliable design outputs. Stronganalyticalcapability and a structured approach to problem-solving are essential.\nIn addition, you will leadhardware requirements capture, preliminary design, and detailed design activities, carrying out a range of analysistasks to validate technical decisions. The roleencourages an innovative mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance design efficiency and improve working practices.\nCore duties:\nWorking with other disciplines within an integrated team to optimise solutions and minimise impacts from dependencies\nProviding technical guidance and support to the development and delivery of all aspects of digital &/or analogue electronics solutions\nCoaching & developing the skills of junior team members\nEssential Skills:\nA Degree/HND or equivalent experience in electronics engineering \nProvenknowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies\nExperience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification (Such as DO-254)\nAbility to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs\nRobust understanding of product design and work package control\nFamiliarity with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, Simetrix, LT Spice tools\nThe Hardware Team\nAs a Senior/ Principal 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.\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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