Principal Hardware Engineer

BAE Systems • rochester, england, United-Kingdom • Posted May 28, 2026

Location rochester, england
Job Type Full-time
Category Engineering
Posted May 28, 2026

As a Senior Hardware /Principal Engineer, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head‑Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety‑critical technology.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with leading, innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer will involve:

  • Executing complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets
  • Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks
  • Adopting an innovative approach to design and identifying improveme...

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