Hardware Architect

hackajob; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

hackajob is seeking a Hardware Architect to develop next-gen hardware solutions in collaboration with Leonardo. The ideal candidate will possess experience in electronics engineering and lead hardware implementation within diverse teams, ensuring all specifications meet project needs. With a focus on flexibility and growth, the position offers extensive benefits and exciting project opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Training access to online courses

Holiday leave options

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Digital Electronics and microprocessor systems.
• Understanding of Communications Infrastructure and Safety critical systems.
• Ability to manage technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Defining electronic architecture and translating system requirements.
• Developing and maintaining architecture models.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Systems Engineering

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeller

Job description

hackajob Basildon, England, United Kingdom

Hardware Architect

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Overview

The Leonardo GCAP Team are working collaboratively with both international and UK partners to develop next generation communications and data infrastructure systems. This motivated team are looking to recruit a Hardware Architect. The role is responsible for the development and implementation of the hardware infrastructure.

They 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. They will be technically responsible for the Hardware Architecture within a growing and exciting project.

The Role

You will be defining the electronic architecture of equipment and interfacing closely with the Systems Architect to ensure the Hardware architecture and implementation mirrors the System Architecture Aspirations. Analysing and decomposing the System Level Requirements to lower level requirements suitable for implementing in the Hardware domain.

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’.

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or (closely related subject).

The role involves

• Developing technical solution concepts.
• Translating System Requirements to lower-level sub system requirements.
• Developing and maintaining architecture models to develop the ‘digital twin’.
• Working within a multi-discipline team to solve system design challenges.
• Support product and demonstrators through the full lifecycle.
• Support verification testing, analysis and evidence gathering.
  
  

Key Skills

• Must be able to understand overall system / sub-system function and key performance drivers.
• Have awareness / understanding of broad technical areas.
• Electronics hardware, software, firmware, power, integration, RF, safety, & others.
• Understand how an overall product comes together from all stages. Ideally should have taken a product through the full Engineering life cycle.
• Have awareness of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) techniques.
• Experience of requirements capture, decomposition and management.
• Be a critical thinker. Be able to use Engineering principles to solve complex problems regardless of technical field.
• Be able to understand and manage technical risks.
• Must be able to look holistically beyond the perceived functional boundaries.
• Must be robust to define and drive technical solutions through the full life cycle.
• 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.
  
  

Project Specific Skills

Understanding and Awareness of

• Digital Electronics and microprocessor systems
• Communications Infrastructure
• Working within Airborne Platforms
• Safety critical systems.
• Model based Systems Engineering.
• IP based Networks
  
  

Ideally you would have experience with the following Tools and Technology

• Cameo Systems Modeller
  
  

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.

• 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, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• 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 our website here.

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.

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Additional Locations:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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