Lead Hardware Engineer
Lead Hardware Engineer
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What will you be doing
Join ALTEN Ltd a leading engineering consultancy partnering on critical technology programmes within the defence and aerospace sectors. As a Lead Hardware Engineer in our Luton team you will be supporting the development of cutting-edge signal processing and control systems for a next-generation programme where high-speed mixed-signal hardware meets mission-critical design. As the lead engineer in the team you will also be responsible in the efficient and professional running of the project. If youre passionate about pushing the limits of hardware performance and thrive in safety-critical environments this is your opportunity to shape real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the hardware team in ensuring that all tasks and duties are met on time to a high level of professionalism
- Assist in the support and development of junior team members to continue to grow the potential of both yourself at a management level and your team members and engineers
- Lead the design and development of high-performance mixed-signal hardware integrating FPGAs SoCs ADC/DAC and memory components.
- Produce schematic capture layout and simulation models using tools such as Siemens NX.
- Perform hardware verification and validation including debugging lab testing and support for system-level integration.
- Develop and apply Design for EMC/EMI and other DfX principles across the lifecycle.
- Work alongside systems firmware and software teams to deliver integrated solutions to military-grade standards.
- Ensure all designs meet applicable safety-critical regulations including DO-160 and DO-254 and contribute to FMEA activities.
Who are we looking for
- 10 years experience in hardware/electronics engineering ideally in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
- Proven ability to develop high-quality compliant designs in alignment with DO-160 / DO-254 standards.
- Strong background in analogue/digital circuit design hardware verification and system integration.
- Experience with Altium OrCAD or Mentor Graphics for schematic and PCB development.
- Familiarity with safety-critical design practices EMC/thermal considerations and root cause analysis.
- Understanding of DFM/DFA principles regulatory compliance and lifecycle documentation.
You are...
- Passionate about engineering
- result-oriented
- proactive
Qualifications :
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Masters preferred) OR Military/Armed Forces background in a technical or systems engineering role is equally valued.
- Minimum of SC Cleared or full eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance.
- Full ability to have an average on-site presence of at least 3 days per week.
- Any proven experience of any type of team leadership will be advantageous to your application
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
