Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

  • Matchtech
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • 28/09/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Senior Hardware Systems Engineer (Contract) - Portsmouth (Broad Oak)

A leading organisation in the defence and security sector is looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to join their team on-site at Broad Oak, Portsmouth. This is a contract role supporting complex maritime programmes, covering hardware design, test, installation and in-service engineering support.



Key details

  • Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak) - On-site
  • Type: Contract
  • Rate: 45.00 PAYE or 60.69 per hour Umbrella


What you'll be doing

  • Producing design, test and installation documentation
  • Supporting design proving, including environmental and EMC considerations
  • Investigating and resolving hardware/design issues
  • Designing and building electrical/hardware systems to achieve Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT(E
  • Supporting development systems and related engineering activities
  • Installing and setting to work hardware onboard ship
  • Working to configuration control processes and maintaining baselines


What we're looking for (essential)

  • Experience in a hardware engineering domain
  • Experience developing equipment using COTS hardware components
  • Good understanding of blade and PC-based technologies
  • Proactive, can-do approach with flexibility to support across the team


Desirable experience

  • Working in a large, complex multi-project environment
  • COTS enclosures (units/cabinets), design, wiring schedules, power distribution
  • Background in defence or another highly regulated industry


Qualifications

  • Academic qualification in Engineering (or related STEM)
  • Professional registration is advantageous