Senior Design Systems Architect

Trades Workforce Solutions; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Abingdon seeks a Design Systems Engineering Manager to define and implement architectural improvements. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in systems architecture within high-tech environments and a relevant degree. This strategic role involves driving technical vision and optimizing performance across platforms, ensuring cross-functional collaboration. A competitive salary of £90,000 to £110,000 is offered alongside benefits like private healthcare and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and life assurance

4 percent employer pension contribution

Generous EMI share scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in systems architecture or design within complex, high-tech environments.
• Deep understanding of modular system design, interface specification, and performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with scientific instrumentation or precision systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a strategic roadmap for architectural improvements.
• Define the architecture of a highly integrated, modular system.
• Collaborate with product, research, and engineering teams to identify key performance areas.
• Act as a technical bridge between software, hardware, and application development teams.
• Guide decision-making with evidence-based technical leadership.

Skills

Systems architecture

Modular system design

Performance optimisation

Technical communication

Collaborative leadership

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics

Job description

A leading technology company in Abingdon seeks a Design Systems Engineering Manager to define and implement architectural improvements. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in systems architecture within high-tech environments and a relevant degree. This strategic role involves driving technical vision and optimizing performance across platforms, ensuring cross-functional collaboration. A competitive salary of £90,000 to £110,000 is offered alongside benefits like private healthcare and a generous pension scheme.