Electronic Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking an Electronic Architect to define the electronic and electrical architecture of their systems. The successful candidate will manage technical aspects to ensure timely delivery while engaging with stakeholders to meet challenging requirements. The role demands a strong educational background in electronics and significant experience across various technical areas including digital systems and safety-critical design. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are essential.

Benefits

Company Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Educated preferably to degree level (or equivalent) with an Electronics bias.
• Significant experience in digital electronics, microprocessor systems, and safety-critical environments.
• Strong influencing, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Define electronic and electrical architecture for equipment.
• Manage technical elements of electronic equipment delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers effectively.

Skills

Digital electronics

Microprocessor systems

Power electronics

Safety critical design

Understanding of software and firmware development techniques

Compact packaging techniques

Thermal management techniques

RF and Signal Processing knowledge

Software Defined Radio

EMC and Environmental design experience

Education

Degree in Electronics or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Electronic Architect within a Defence sector.

What the role entail:

This role will involve defining the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment, conducting analysis and decomposition to lower-level requirements for sub-elements, and ensuring that challenging customer requirements are met within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments.

Working closely with the Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment's to ensure impeccable 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution.

Effective communication skills are vital as you will frequently engage with both stakeholders and customers. It is also important to possess strong influencing skills, leadership qualities, and a comprehensive understanding of customers' requirements. Having drive, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions and adjust in a constantly evolving and ambitious setting are essential for excelling in this position.

What we're looking for from you:

Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) with an Electronics bias and significant experience in the following areas:

• Digital electronics and microprocessor systems
• Power electronics for distributed power networks
• Design of equipment for safety critical environments
• Design of equipment for handling sensitive customer data
• Understanding of software and firmware development techniques
• Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high-performance electronic equipment
• Knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing, and Software Defined Radio would be beneficial. As would, experience in EMC and Environmental design.

What we can offer you:

• Salary: £70000
• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…