Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer
Quick answer
BAE Systems is hiring a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer (Rochester, UK) with a salary of £60,000, focusing on hardware design and development in a multidisciplinary team.
- Role
- Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer
- Organization
- BAE Systems
- Location
- Rochester - Onsite, Snodland, Kent
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experience
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
This role involves executing complex hardware design tasks, ensuring delivery within defined timescales and budgets, and leading hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, and detailed design activities.
What you'll do
- Executing complex hardware design tasks
- Leading hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, and detailed design activities
- Providing technical guidance and support to the development and delivery of digital &/or analogue electronics solutions
- Coaching and developing the skills of junior team members
- Working with other disciplines to optimise solutions and minimise impacts from dependencies
What it takes
- A Degree/HND or equivalent experience in electronics engineering
- Proven knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies
- Experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle
- Ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs
- Familiarity with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, Simetrix, LT Spice tools
- Strong analytical capability and a structured approach to problem solving
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Recognition for contribution, rewards tailored to personal preferences, support for financial and personal wellbeing, balanced lifestyle, sustainable ways of working, inclusive workplace
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Rochester, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is around £60,000 depending on skills and experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Degree/HND in electronics engineering, experience in digital &/or analogue electronics technologies, and familiarity with specific design tools.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted as early as possible, with the closing date being 23rd September 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on BAE Systems's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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