Electronic Architect

Electronic Architect

Take ownership of complex electronic architectures that influence product direction from concept through delivery. You'll shape technical solutions, broaden your systems-level expertise and build towards senior technical leadership within a highly advanced defence environment.

Essential requirements

• British Citizen able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Strong background in digital electronics and microprocessor-based systems
• Experience defining electronic architectures for complex products or equipment
• Ability to lead technical decision-making and engage effectively with stakeholders

Salary and rewards

Salary circa £70,000 depending on experience, plus an annual performance bonus of up to 21%.

What you will be doing

• Define electronic and electrical architectures for advanced high-performance equipment
• Translate system requirements into lower-level design requirements and technical solutions
• Lead technical delivery activities alongside engineering and project teams
• Balance performance, reliability, safety and environmental considerations within challenging operating conditions
• Influence future technology roadmaps, research activities and product strategies
• Support customer engagement and technical reviews throughout the development lifecycle

Your experience

• Electronic architecture, systems design or lead electronic engineering experience
• Knowledge of digital electronics, embedded processing and distributed power systems
• Understanding of software and firmware development approaches
• Experience designing equipment for safety-critical or highly regulated environments
• Familiarity with thermal management and compact electronic packaging techniques
• Exposure to RF technologies, signal processing, electromagnetic compatibility or software-defined systems would be advantageous

Why you will enjoy working here

You will enjoy practical benefits including:
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 21%
• Pension contributions of up to 14% combined employer and employee contribution
• Hybrid working with flexibility around where and when you work

Where you will work

Hertfordshire, UK
Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to balance on-site collaboration and remote working.

Equal opportunities

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Selection decisions are made on merit, experience and capability.

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed