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# Senior Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** JAM Recruitment
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £126,235.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-hardware-engineer/jam-recruitment-ltd-job108035879

## About the Role

* An Engineer with experience in a hardware domain

 * Knowledge and experience of equipment development using Commercially available Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware components, preferably with an understanding of blade and PC technology.

 * A can-do, enthusiastic attitude and enquiring mind with a flexible approach & openness to involvement in all aspects of the team's work

Desirable:

 * Ability to operate in a large, complex multi-project environment

 * Experience with COTS enclosures (e.g. units, cabinets), design, wiring schedules, power distribution etc. would be especially desirable.

 * Experience working with the Defence sector

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects. Preference will be given to candidates who are professionally registered



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