Hardware Architect - Digital Electronics

Thales; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Technical Lead/Sr Technical Lead for their Hardware engineering team in Bangalore. The role involves architectural design, project monitoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders in defense and aerospace applications. Candidates should have significant experience in hardware development and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10-16 years of relevant experience needed in hardware engineering.
• Domain experience in Avionics or defense systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware architectural studies and identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain hardware architecture throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with standards and enhance project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Embedded Systems

Education

B.Tech/B.E in Electronics, Instrumentation engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree (desirable)

Job description

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and develop avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircraft. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters, and search and rescue helicopters. Each member of our aerospace team makes a difference. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with operational offices and sites across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, among others. Over 1800 employees work with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Thales has played an essential role in India’s growth by sharing technologies and expertise in Defence, Transport, Aerospace, and Digital Identity and Security markets.

Hardware Architect for Electronic Design

Thales India Engineering Competency Center (ECC) in Bangalore is seeking a Technical Lead/Sr Technical Lead for the Hardware engineering team. Responsibilities include hardware subsystems architectural design, trade-off analysis, feasibility studies, proposal preparation, project scheduling and costing, project monitoring, and IVVQ for various Thales products (Defense and aerospace applications). The role involves coordination with Solution/System Architects and Project Design Authority to ensure consistency with architecture and strategies across hardware disciplines such as Board design, FPGA design, low-level software, mechanical design, and testing.

Qualifications:

• B.Tech/B.E in Electronics, Instrumentation engineering or equivalent with 10-16 years of relevant experience. Higher qualifications like a Master’s are desirable.
• Domain experience in Avionics or defense systems is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, stabilize, and maintain hardware architecture throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform technology trade-off analysis and feasibility studies to propose optimal architecture.
• Implement architecture decisions considering cost, supply chain, customer requirements, and technology.
• Lead hardware architectural studies and identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare project proposals, documentation, and coordinate with stakeholders for optimal project execution.
• Integrate hardware, software, and firmware, and perform IVVQ activities.
• Ensure compliance with standards, development plans, and industrial strategies.
• Must have strong experience in the full hardware development lifecycle, product testing, and certification processes.
• Experience in troubleshooting electronics and embedded hardware systems, and managing project KPIs.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external test facilities.
• Knowledge of certification standards (e.g., DO254, DO160), safety standards (ARP4761), and avionics product knowledge is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

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