Principle Hardware Engineer
Principle Hardware Engineer
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Job Description
Join ALTEN Ltd a trusted engineering consultancy delivering innovation across critical UK defence and aerospace programmes. Were looking for a Principal Hardware Engineer with 10 years experience to lead the development of cutting-edge mission-critical mixed-signal hardware systems for a next-generation defence platform.
This is a senior-level hands-on leadership role with influence across architecture compliance integration and delivery ideal for someone who thrives in high-integrity safety-critical environments.
What will you be doing
- Take full technical ownership of complex hardware design projects from concept to delivery
- Architect high-performance mixed-signal solutions integrating FPGAs SoCs ADCs/DACs high-speed interfaces memory subsystems and power delivery
- Guide schematic capture simulation PCB layout and hardware bring-up ensuring designs meet signal integrity thermal and EMC/EMI constraints
- Apply in-depth knowledge of DO-254 DO-160 and other defence/aerospace safety-critical standards
- Lead FMEA activities support requirements traceability and ensure alignment with airworthiness/regulatory compliance
- Provide technical guidance across cross-functional teams (systems firmware software mechanical) and lead internal design reviews
- Serve as a key point of contact with clients and stakeholders confidently presenting solutions and resolving complex technical issues
- Actively mentor and coach mid-level and junior engineers setting best practices in hardware design and delivery
- Influence roadmap bid activity and solution development at a programme level
Qualifications :
Who are we looking for
- 10 years experience in hardware/electronics design ideally within defence aerospace or other safety-critical sectors
- Demonstrated ability to lead full-lifecycle hardware development for complex embedded systems.
- Deep experience with mixed-signal and high-speed digital design including design for reliability and manufacturability (DfX)
- Expert knowledge of EMC/EMI signal integrity power integrity and thermal management
- Confident with tools such as Altium Mentor Graphics (Xpedition or PADS) OrCAD and simulation environments
- Fluent in safety-critical development practices (e.g. DO-254 DO-160 DEF-STANs) with an understanding of export control modular certification and system safety
- Experienced in presenting to stakeholders influencing design decisions and managing engineering risks
Qualifications & Clearance
- Minimum Bachelors degree in Electronics Electrical Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred)
- Must hold or be fully eligible for UK SC Clearance
- Comfortable with an on-site presence of at least 3 days per week in Hertfordshire
Additional Information :
Why join us
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs mentoring programs internal universities and more we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. Were here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow today!
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- A competitive salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
- Social atmosphere regular gatherings and team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
