Senior Electronics Lead

Astro Studios, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & career progression

Flexible healthcare plans

Generous leave

Team events

Cultural clubs

Job summary

PA in Bray, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Electronics Architect to lead multi-disciplinary teams across concept to production, delivering consumer electronics solutions for global brands.

You'll drive embedded hardware-software architectures, mentor engineers, and ensure designs meet EU/US standards. The role offers a dynamic, collaborative studio environment with cutting-edge R&D facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in consumer-centric embedded system architectures.
• Excellent ideation skills to translate product visions into realisable electronics architectures.
• Deep knowledge of embedded and battery technologies including low-power SiCs/SoCs.
• Strong C programming, device drivers and platform bring-up experience.
• Experience delivering designs into consumer research trials and market.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and guide teams through complex engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams across concept to production.
• Translate product visions into executable electronics architectures.
• Ensure designs meet EU/US regulatory standards for consumer electronics.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Embedded systems architecture

Concept ideation

Battery technology

C programming

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD/Masters/Bachelors in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Nordic microcontrollers

Zephyr RTOS

Job description

IDA Business Park, Southern Cross Road, Irishtown, Bray, A98Y6W0, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Bray A98Y6W0, IE

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists,engineersand technologists.

Weoperateglobally from offices across the UK, US,Ireland,Netherlandsand Nordics

Please note: This is a full-time role based in Bray, Dublin. If successful, you will be expected to work primarily from our offices.

We are looking for exceptional, creative,curiousand collaborative Senior ElectronicsArchitect tojoin our team. You will have the chance toimpactproducts developed for some of the biggest brands in the world while solving complex and ambitious engineering problems.

You will take a key role working in a fast-paced,collaborativeand supportive environment, surrounded by people who want to deliver thevery bestfor our clients. You willoperatein multi-functional teams where our engineers work closely with designers and researchers to deliver new and exciting products and experiences.

This role is for aSenior ElectronicsLead,a personwhocandemonstratesignificanttechnicalexpertiseandconsultancy experience.You will support and lead projects and thrive on solving complex technical challenges. You bring curiosity, creativity, and a deep commitment to engineering excellence.You’reenergized by turning inventive ideas into innovative products—and you know how to guide others in doing the same.

Youwillwork in close collaboration with clientsand our own multi-disciplinary teams to support across the wholeproduct development cycle,from conceptelectronicplatforms,to the creation of functioning technology demonstrators,andultimately thedelivery ofproducts.Especially desirableare candidates who havepreviousexperienceinour corefocus areas ofconsumer electronics.You communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues alike, and you build trust through transparency, integrity, and collaboration.You’renot afraid to speak the truth, especially when it helps move the work forward.

Becomepart of the team

We offer you the opportunity to work and grow in a dynamic and supportive team environment. We are a forward-looking team, built to tacklewhat’snext. Our ambition is to create solutions that drive impact, definecategoriesand make a difference for people,businessand the planet. You will be guided to continually imbue these qualities in your work.

With full R&D facilities and a highly experienced team you will have the equipment, encouragement, andexpertiseto fully develop your concepts from early crafted visions through to fully working prototypes and design for manufacture. Our work environment is second to none - a fully equipped 1,500sqm. combined studio, workshops and labs designed to maximise experimentation, creativity, and fast progress.

You will work across the whole development lifecycle for clients, offering a rare opportunity to work on early conceptideas and tosee yourideaslaunched in themarket.

Clients approach us with unique challenges that require a creative outlook and an adaptable skill set.The key technologies forour currentprojectsinclude,but not limited to,battery poweredembedded platforms, wearable technologies and close integration of novel electronics and mechanical design.

Increasinglywe are bringing a sustainabilityfocusto our work,developing solutions that support a more circular electronics economy;andwe arebuildingteams who arepassionate aboutdrivingthis importanttransition.

This is anelectronics-centricrole,butit also demandsgood embeddedsoftwareandproduct developmentskills.It will be especially attractive tothose who do not wish to be pigeonholedin onediscipline.

We are looking for candidates with the followingtechnical skills:

A proventrack recordofdevelopingconsumer centricembedded systemarchitectureswherefunctionsare partitionedbetween hardware and softwareand where the form factor poses unique integration challenges.

Excellentconceptideationskills with the ability to work with product and marketing teamsin ordertotranslate product visions into realisable electronics architecturesand to communicate those architectures toyourdevelopment teams.

An excellent understanding of key embeddedand batterytechnologies includinglow powerprocessors,wireless communicationsSoCsandwireless/cabled battery management solutions.

Strongembedded software skills– especially low-level C-coding, device drivers and platformbring up.(knowledge ofNordic microcontrollers using Zephyr RTOSan advantage)

Comfortable working close to theelectronicsplatform and working acrosselectronics-mechanicaland software-electronicsboundaries.

Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product releaseincludingdemonstrable experience of delivering your designs intoconsumer researchtrialsand to the market.

A good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the EU and US and a proventrack recordof designing for compliance withappropriate standardsfor Consumer Electronics products.

Excellentwritten and verbalcommunication skills and be comfortableexplaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience.

We especially valuecolleagues whocan:

Roll up their sleeves andwork through challenges from first principles on the bench.

Innovate and think freelywhen tacklingunfamiliarchallenges,

Beempathicand supportiveinthementoringofless experienced engineers.

PA’s Irish studiois located inthe beautiful surroundings of Co. Wicklow – ‘the Garden of Ireland’ – known for hiking, cycling, trail running and other outdoor activities. The office is five minutes from Bray’s seafront where people enjoy walks, sea swimming, surfing, cafes, and restaurants, and 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre, for those looking for more vibrant evenings,weekendsand nightlife.

Qualifications

This is a challenging role,so we expectexperience to be reinforced by astrong academic background.

PhD,Masters or Bachelor’sdegreequalified–in electronic engineering or a related subjectfrom a leading university.

We valueadditionalqualifications relevant to your area of expertise

Your Personality

Someone who shows initiative and is creative – you solve problems.

You are comfortable with complexity and ambiguity.

You are an excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.

Youdon’tget flustered, aggravated or annoyed easily. You understand that sometimes the goalposts shift.

You love to share. You can mentor, develop and guide members of the team.

Most importantly, you understand you are part of a team

Additional information

We offer the opportunity to work on purposeful projects with incredible people, competitive salary, pension and bonus scheme, clear pathways to progression, and a thriving learning culture. Benefits include:

• Consistent training, development and career progression
• Flexible healthcare plans for you and your family
• Competitive leave allowances
• Team events
• A range of culturally-led clubs to join, from music to film, yoga to podcasts

It’s an environment that energetic and fast-paced, that values collaboration, curiosity and treating people fairly. If that sounds like somewhere you want to work, get in touch.

About us:

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.

As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Diversity:

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.