Hardware / Electromechanical Engineer

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Job description

This position will lead and deliver hardware technical activities for large-scale programs, applying advanced engineering knowledge and techniques in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development:

• Design and develop hardware components and systems tailored for defense simulation applications.
• Generate and maintain hardware requirements for proposed systems.
• Create detailed schematics and packaging designs.
• Select and evaluate appropriate hardware components and materials.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and assess Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of designs.
• Generate Bill of Materials (BOM), Certificates of Design (CoD), and other system documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineers and Architects to develop overall system design, technical directives, and programming standards.

Testing and Validation:

• Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
• Conduct environmental and stress testing to ensure reliability and durability under diverse conditions.
• Capture evidence for conformity and acceptance based on hardware requirements.

Integration and Support:

• Integrate hardware components into designated facilities.
• Provide technical support and guidance during system integration and deployment.
• Assist in developing user manuals and in-service support documentation.

Compliance and Standards:

• Adhere to company processes, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Ensure products conform to all relevant safety legislation and standards, and act as signatory on Product Declaration of Conformity.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in all operations.

Project Management:

• Participate in project planning and progress reviews.
• Provide accurate time and cost estimates for hardware development tasks.
• Maintain project documentation and monitor progress against milestones.
• Resolve technical problems escalated by team members.
• Identify and manage risks associated with project responsibilities.

About You

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience delivering programs through the engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge of engineering governance (SOR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Proven experience managing the technical elements of projects or programs.
• Skilled in estimating time to completion and managing scope throughout project execution.
• Expertise in hardware requirements generation and management.
• Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Ability to obtain or transfer SC clearance (requires five years of UK residency).
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, with occasional weekend work.

Desirable:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines and business functions.
• Background in training and simulation.
• Previous experience in defense and security sectors.
• Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, DOORS, Creo, SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with Lean development methodologies.

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