Expire in: 18 days
Systems Architect
Surrey
£70,000
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Architect to lead the design, development, and integration of complex hardware and software systems. The Systems Architect will act as the technical leader and big-picture thinker, ensuring that all system components—including hardware, embedded systems, and software—work together seamlessly to achieve project goals. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan the Overall System Design:
Develop a blueprint for how hardware, software, and embedded systems interact and integrate.
Define technologies, tools, and methodologies to be used in system development.
Define System Requirements:
Analyze project needs and establish clear system requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Guide and Support Engineering Teams:
Work closely with software, hardware, and embedded engineers to align designs and code with system architecture.
Act as the technical expert to resolve complex challenges and conflicts.
Ensure System Compatibility:
Verify the compatibility of hardware circuits, embedded processors, communication interfaces, and software components.
Lead integration testing to ensure seamless operation.
Evaluate and Approve Designs:
Review technical designs, simulations, and prototypes to meet performance and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Monitor Progress:
Oversee development and testing phases to ensure project milestones are met.
Address bottlenecks or risks that may impact system delivery..
Experience & Skills required:
Technical Expertise:
Strong understanding of hardware systems, including microprocessors, circuits, and programmable logic devices.
Proficiency in embedded systems programming (e.g., C, VHDL).
Familiarity with schematic entry tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence) and hardware description languages (e.g., VHDL).
Systems Thinking:
Proven experience in designing and integrating complex systems.
Ability to foresee how different system components interact and ensure cohesion.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Demonstrated ability to guide and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Problem-Solving Abilities:
Expertise in identifying, debugging, and resolving hardware-software interaction issues.
Experience:
5+ years in hardware, software, or embedded system engineering roles.
Industry experience in embedded systems, electronics, or similar fields.
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