Lead Systems Architect - Electronics

Redline Group Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology company is looking for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join their engineering team in Kent. You will be responsible for defining and overseeing system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. This permanent position requires 10+ years in electronic product development and a Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering. Join a passionate team focused on innovation and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role.
• Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and own the system architecture vision.
• Translate requirements into system-level specifications.
• Define interfaces between hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical components.
• Lead trade-off studies, risk assessments, and validation planning.
• Ensure scalability, modularity, and maintainability in designs.
• Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination.

Skills

Electrical measurement equipment

Embedded systems

Analogue digital design

Data acquisition

Signal conditioning

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

Version-controlled design workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering

Master's/PhD preferred

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent.

The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances technical, customer, and business requirements to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant products.

Responsibilities

• Establish and own the system architecture vision.
• Translate requirements into system-level specifications.
• Define interfaces between hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical components.
• Lead trade-off studies, risk assessments, and validation planning.
• Ensure scalability, modularity, and maintainability in designs.
• Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master\'s/PhD preferred).
• 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role.
• Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g., Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers).
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, analogue (analog) /digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning.
• Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows.

Application

This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in a supportive and technically rich environment. If you\'re driven by innovation and take pride in engineering, we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW to join a passionate engineering team committed to excellence. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Brett on (phone number removed).