Senior Electronics Architect — Lead High-Impact Systems

Thales Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group in Belfast is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the design of state‑of‑the‑art electronic systems across the lifecycle, from requirements capture to validation and delivery. You will drive architecture decisions, ensure robust electronic designs, and mentor a multidisciplinary team in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work within the IAS UK team on safety‑critical equipment, shaping development plans, and coordinating with cross‑functional specialists to meet

Qualifications

• A relevant Engineering, Scientific or Numerate degree with a deep understanding of electronic design.
• Proven experience leading electronic engineering development or leading topics within the engineering development lifecycle.
• Experience in design of equipment for safety critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the design of circuit assemblies and systems.
• Develop electronic architectures to meet design requirements.
• Lead component and sub-system selection and manage evaluation activities.
• Lead the creation of electronic schematics and PCB layout.
• Define testing, validation and debug of circuit assemblies.
• Support development and integration testing of electronic assemblies.
• Creation of electronics specifications, development and verification plans.
• Responsible for compliance to regulatory standards.
• Contribute to bid and estimating activities.

Skills

Electronic design

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Thales Group in Belfast is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the design of state‑of‑the‑art electronic systems across the lifecycle, from requirements capture to validation and delivery. You will drive architecture decisions, ensure robust electronic designs, and mentor a multidisciplinary team in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work within the IAS UK team on safety‑critical equipment, shaping development plans, and coordinating with cross‑functional specialists to meet