Electronics Systems Architect – Lead

IC Resources

Oxford

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Head of Electronics to lead the architectural direction and delivery of complex sensor systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership from concept through validated product.

You will oversee hardware architecture, PCB development, and cross-functional integration across software, firmware, and mechanics, mentoring engineers while driving the hardware roadmap and technical decisions.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in electronic hardware design for complex embedded or vision systems.
  • Proven experience with schematic capture, PCB layout and board-level bring-up.
  • Excellent academic background, typically a strong degree from a leading university in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Ability to operate as a technical authority within a small, fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware architecture, schematic design and PCB development for vision and sensing systems.
  • Lead electronics development across prototypes, verification and production readiness.
  • Work closely with software, firmware and mechanical teams on full system integration.
  • Support high-speed digital interfaces, power systems and sensor integration.
  • Drive design reviews, technical decisions and hardware roadmap planning.
  • Mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with design and validation.

Skills

Hardware design
Schematic capture
PCB layout
Embedded systems
Vision systems

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

IC Resources is seeking a Head of Electronics to lead the architectural direction and delivery of complex sensor systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership from concept through validated product.

You will oversee hardware architecture, PCB development, and cross-functional integration across software, firmware, and mechanics, mentoring engineers while driving the hardware roadmap and technical decisions.

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