Chief Hardware Architect

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative high-tech company is seeking a Chief Hardware Architect to lead the development of cutting-edge hardware solutions. This role offers the chance to work closely with a talented team, defining electronic architectures and ensuring they align with system requirements. You will play a pivotal role in the full product development lifecycle, utilizing your expertise in electronics and critical thinking to solve complex problems. With a commitment to flexible working and a robust benefits package, this position promises not only a rewarding career but also a chance to contribute to exciting projects in aerospace and defense. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion, where your skills can truly shine.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private healthcare

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics hardware and full product development lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Define electronic architecture and ensure alignment with system architecture.
• Develop and maintain architecture models to solve design challenges.

Skills

Electronics hardware

Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Critical thinking

Requirements capture and management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Digital Electronics

Microprocessor systems

IP based Networks

Job description

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.
2. Communications Infrastructure.
3. Working within Airborne Platforms.
4. Safety critical systems.
5. Model based systems Engineering.
6. IP based Networks.

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

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.

1. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
2. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
3. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
4. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
5. 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).
6. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
7. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
8. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
9. 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.

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Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid