https://jobs.co.uk/job/seniorprincipal-hardware-engineer-matchtech--4416cae6-e1fa-47bf-8a05-53c68593d206 RSS feed for Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer at Matchtech. en-gb Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:26:02 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/seniorprincipal-hardware-engineer-matchtech--4416cae6-e1fa-47bf-8a05-53c68593d206 https://jobs.co.uk/job/seniorprincipal-hardware-engineer-matchtech--4416cae6-e1fa-47bf-8a05-53c68593d206 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:51:07 GMT Location: Kent | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Our client is seeking a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer to join an established defence and aerospace engineering team in Kent. This permanent, onsite role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of safety-critical electronics and advanced technology, including helmet-mounted and head-up displays, mission computers, flight controls and active inceptors.Key Responsibilities:Leading hardware requirements capture, preliminary design and detailed design activitiesExecuting complex digital and/or analogue electronics design tasks in line with agreed development plansCarrying out analysis and validation activities to support robust technical decisionsProviding technical guidance throughout the complete systems development lifecycle, from concept through to product certificationWorking with multidisciplinary teams to optimise solutions and manage technical dependenciesSupporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality hardware solutions within agreed timescales and budgetsContributing to product design and work package control, with consideration for cost and schedule requirementsCoaching and developing junior members of the hardware engineering teamJob Requirements:Degre... Permanent