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Role: Hardware System Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (3 day on-site. 2 remote)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella only)

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About our client:
A global leader in aviation, dedicated to advancing the future of flight through innovation and precision engineering. With a rich legacy of excellence, they design and manufactures world-class jet engines and systems for commercial, military, and business aviation. Committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, they are shaping the next generation of aerospace solutions. Be part of their visionary team and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in flight technology.

Key Activities

Development of electronic/electrical hardware through the whole product lifecycle in line with aerospace standard D0-254/ ARP4754A (design, verification, and qualification to support product certification)
Solving of complex hardware engineering problems
Produce documentation to support hardware design & certification solutions
Hardware requirements management with traceability to design and test Hardware
Qualification Management in line with aerospace standard DO-160Essential Responsibilities

Support HW verification activities, producing HW test procedure and HW test report
Solving complex hardware engineering problems
Work as part of a diverse disciplinary teamQualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electronic/electrical from an accredited university/college or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience in development of HW electrical/electronic product in a safety critical environment (ideally gained in aerospace)
Knowledge of product design and development activities including exposure to design for manufacture and test-methodologies
Experience of working in a team environment delivering products to cost and schedule
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsDesired Characteristics

An understanding of regulatory and safety requirements for safety critical products (ideally gained in aerospace industry)
Knowledge of Electrical Wiring Installation System (EWIS) regulatory - A working knowledge of software and systems design - Ability to understand and be involved in all phases of the product development life cycle - You will be expected to play an active part in the design and development of new products from concept through to manufacture and beyond - Willing to participate in military product design

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