Matchtech advert (no end-client named) - Hardware Team Leader (Contract)

Location: Rochester (5 days onsite)
Contract length: 12 months
Rate: £65.00/hr PAYE or £87.83/hr Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS + SC in progress (or eligible)

The role

We're recruiting for a Hardware Team Leader to join a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector. You'll lead a team of experienced hardware engineers supporting production programmes across safety‑critical products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and associated technologies.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll provide both technical direction and people leadership, ensuring delivery against programme demand, governance, and performance targets.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage an electronics/hardware engineering team (technical + people leadership)
Own work packages: cost, schedule, risk and opportunities...