Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Matchtech • Paid as a contractor rate • 4 days ago
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$20k per year
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In office (Portsmouth)
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Senior
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.

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Matchtech

From urgent hires to long-term strategy, we deliver smart, flexible workforce solutions.Engineering? Technology? Professional Services? We’ve got you.Fast. Fuss-free. People-first.
matchtech.com • Fareham • London • Winnersh • Paris • Barcelona • Government • Science & Engineering • Professional Services • 11-50 employees • Est. 1984

Senior Hardware Systems Engineer (Contract) - Portsmouth (Broad Oak)

A leading organisation in the defence and security sector is looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to join their team on-site at Broad Oak, Portsmouth. This is a contract role supporting complex maritime programmes, covering hardware design, test, installation and in-service engineering support.

Key details

  • Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak) - On-site
  • Type: Contract
  • Rate: £45.00 PAYE or £60.69 per hour Umbrella

What you'll be doing

  • Producing design, test and installation documentation
  • Supporting design proving, including environmental and EMC considerations
  • Investigating and resolving hardware/design issues
  • Designing and building electrical/hardware systems to achieve Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT(E))
  • Supporting development systems and related engineering activities
  • Installing and setting to work hardware onboard ship
  • Working to configuration control processes and maintaining baselines

What we're looking for (essential)

  • Experience in a hardware engineering domain
  • Experience developing equipment using COTS hardware components
  • Good understanding of blade and PC-based technologies
  • Proactive, can-do approach with flexibility to support across the team

Desirable experience

  • Working in a large, complex multi-project environment
  • COTS enclosures (units/cabinets), design, wiring schedules, power distribution
  • Background in defence or another highly regulated industry

Qualifications

  • Academic qualification in Engineering (or related STEM)
  • Professional registration is advantageous
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