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Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Location: Preston area - Hybrid

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced Hardware Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

You will work as part of a small team managing all Radar complex-electronic-hardware (CEH) activities.

This exciting role requires a wide range of engineering skills, teamwork and product focus to ensure a varied and complex set of requirements are delivered.

What the role of the Hardware Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Hardware Engineer will include:

Review supplier Data Requirement Lists (DRLs)
Support the resolution of CEH related problems
Review CEH declarations and evidence in clearance documentation
Generate CEH Summary Reports for each formal Radar Software release
Support Certification Authority led CEH Stage of Involvement (SoI) audits at supplier premises at European supplier/sites

What experience you need to be the successful Hardware Engineer:

Essential:

Ability to obtain UK SC Clearance
A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience (preferably with electronics development focus)
A proactive approach to problem solving
Knowledge/experience of safety engineering, ideally within an aviation context is required
Experience of certification standards in Hardware / FirmwareDesirable:

Experience/knowledge of radar systems
Hands on experience of CEH testingBenefits: Overtime, 14% pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Hardware Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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