Systems Architect

Systems ArchitectSurrey£70,000Purpose 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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