Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer

Job Description Join Our Team as a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer!

Location: Rochester - Onsite

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experience

Who We Are

At BAE Systems, you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions that shape a safer future for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, a career at BAE Systems offers limitless possibilities!

Your Role

As a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer, you will:

• Execute complex hardware design tasks aligned with our development plan, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Work within established engineering processes and hardware standards to produce high-quality, reliable design outputs.
• Lead hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, and detailed design activities, validating technical decisions through rigorous analysis.
• Encourage innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance design efficiency and improve working practices.

Core Duties

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize solutions and minimize impacts from dependencies.
• Provide technical guidance and support for the development and delivery of digital and/or analogue electronics solutions.
• Coach and develop the skills of junior team members.

Essential Skills

• A Degree/HND or equivalent experience in electronics engineering.
• Proven knowledge and experience of digital and/or analogue electronics technologies.
• Experience working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification (e.g., DO-254).
• Ability to appreciate cost and schedule constraints to meet program needs.
• Robust understanding of product design and work package control.
• Familiarity with tools such as Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, Simetrix, and LT Spice.

The Hardware Team

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on formulating and optimizing innovative hardware engineering solutions for products like Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other safety-critical technologies. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge projects alongside a diverse and experienced team, with opportunities for career progression in this dynamic industry.

Why Choose BAE Systems?

Here, you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognized for your contributions and enjoy rewards tailored to what matters most to you and your family, including:

• Support for your financial and personal wellbeing.
• A balanced lifestyle in a sustainable working environment.
• A strong sense of shared purpose and a culture where you can truly belong.

A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. A diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to our mission.

Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date

11th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, please submit your application as early as possible!