Chief Hardware Architect

leonardo company; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Hardware Architect to lead the development of innovative hardware solutions. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create cohesive hardware architectures that align with system specifications. Your expertise in electronics engineering and strong communication skills will be vital as you navigate complex technical challenges and influence project outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company where your skills can flourish and make a real impact!

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Access to Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Electronics Engineering with a focus on hardware architecture.
• Ability to manage technical risks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and document electronic architecture in collaboration with systems architects.
• Translate system requirements into hardware domain specifications.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Electronics Hardware Knowledge

System Engineering

Risk Management

Requirements Capture

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Experience in Product Development Lifecycle

Tools

Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Job description

Exciting times ahead for Leonardo as we continue to add to our Hardware team.

The role of Chief Hardware Architect is responsible for the development and implementation of the hardware infrastructure.

You will work closely with the Systems Architect and Project Design Authority to ensure a cohesive Hardware Architecture consistent with the System Architecture aims and technical specification. Hardware solutions may be bespoke for the project, carefully selected COTS elements, or sourcing technology that already exists within the company.

This role would be suited to Electronics Engineers experienced at working at a high level who enjoy collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams with experience of the full product development lifecycle. You will be technically responsible for the Hardware Architecture within a growing and exciting project.

What you’ll do as a Chief Hardware Architect:

1. Define the electronic architecture of equipment and interfacing closely with the Systems Architect to ensure the Hardware architecture and implementation mirrors the System Architecture Aspirations Supporting Engineers in developing requirements and architectures.
2. Analysing and decomposing the System Level Requirements to lower level requirements suitable for implementing in the Hardware domain.
3. You will be responsible for all technical elements of the Hardware implementation. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be working within an international multi-partner team. The ability to negotiate and influence others is an essential pre-requisite, ensuring that focus remains on ‘the bigger picture’.
4. Fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management, and providing plans and progress reports.
5. Working within a multi-disciplined team of engineers to resolve technical issues.

The role involves:

1. Developing technical solution concepts.
2. Translating System Requirements to lower-level sub system requirements.
3. Developing and maintaining architecture models to develop the ‘digital twin’.
4. Working within a multi-discipline team to solve system design challenges.

You really must have:

1. Must be able to understand overall system / sub-system function and key performance drivers.
2. Have awareness / understanding of broad technical areas.
3. Electronics hardware, software, firmware, power, integration, RF, safety, & others.
4. Understand how an overall product comes together from all stages. Ideally should have taken a product through the full Engineering life cycle.
5. Have awareness of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) techniques.
6. Experience of requirements capture, decomposition and management.
7. Be a critical thinker. Be able to use Engineering principles to solve complex problems regardless of technical field.
8. Be able to understand and manage technical risks.
9. Must be robust to define and drive technical solutions through the full life cycle.
10. Be a strong communicator (written, verbal, listening), be able to engage with stakeholders and translate ideas to the overall product ensuring that the architecture is fit for intended purpose.

It would be good if you had some of the following:

1. Digital Electronics and microprocessor systems.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.

Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity.

We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!