I am working with a client looking for a Modem System Hardware Lead Engineer to join them for a 12 month contract. Role: Modem System Hardware Lead Engineer Location: Portsmouth (60% onsite) Hours: Full time (Monday - Friday - 37 hours p/week - working 4.5 days) Salary: £75 per hour via Umbrella Clearance: Need to have an active or transferable SC to start You will be part of the Modem System Product team and will be responsible for leading the development of specialised satellite modem hardware for secure and resilient communications links. Responsibilities: User needs capture, requirements analysis and design response at sub-system (chassis) and module (circuit board layout) levels Support through procurement, manufacture and integration phases, both with in-house departments and 3rd party suppliers Acceptance testing (and fault diagnosis) at module and integrated unit levels; environmental qualification testing. The resulting output will include a manufacturing pack that can be handed to a third-party fabrication plant for board manufacture and final assembly.Essential experience Mixed-signal (RF/analogue and digital) electronics design, including: Experience in designing to meet Military-level design and test standards (Mil-Std 810) at both circuit board and unit level Experience in designing to meet the regulatory environment related to achieving CE/UKCA marks on end products (e.g. RoHS/REACH/EN62368), including the production of evidential documentation. Testing and diagnosis of the resulting circuit boards in the final installation. Generation of Test documentation (both Design Proving and Production Level) for both individual circuit boards and the integrated unit.Desirable: Familiarity with Aircraft-level design and test standards (DO-254/DO-178/DO-160) Generation of schematic design and circuit board layout design for both digital and RF circuit boards in Mentor Graphics. Familiarity with Model-Based System Design techniques A background knowledge/interest of satellite communication systems/industry or Modem technology If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow