Location: Durham, North East England
Salary / Package: £70,000 to 90,000 basic + benefits - Their benefits package includes salary sacrifice schemes for pensions etc
A well-established R&D-led manufacturer of professional electronic instruments is seeking a Product Architect to lead the development of complex new products from concept through to production.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining system architecture and techncial leadership.
The ideal candidate with have a strong background in electronic design and embedded software to fulfil the 'Product' brief. But, in reality the role is more focused on electronics as they re-use a lot of firmware and it's the electronics that will be the focus of design projects for their next generation of products.
This role could also suit Principal, Chief, Lead, Staff etc electronic design engineers who are already heavily involved in architecture and doing a technical leadership role.
Key responsibilities - Product/Electronics Architect
Lead engineering teams through all phases of product development, from concept to production release
Define and own system architecture for integrated products spanning hardware interfaces, embedded firmware, mechanical design and software tooling
Manage day-to-day technical execution, resolving cross-functional dependencies and technical challenges
Work with Project Managers to develop schedules, manage risk and track progress against milestones
Ensure thorough system verification and validation, with a focus on accuracy, robustness and compliance
Support design transfer into manufacturing, including test fixtures, documentation and production ramp-up
Provide mentorship and technical leadership across the engineering team Essential skills and experience - Product/Electronics Architect
Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
10+ years in embedded systems development
A proven track record of leading product development projects to completion
Strong electronic design background across analogue and digital design
Skilled in schematic capture and PCB layout
Experience working within an electronics manufacturing environment
Comfortable working with Product Managers to define features, prioritise trade-offs and iterate on prototypes Why apply
A genuinely hands-on architecture and leadership role in a collaborative, technically demanding R&D environment, building products that professionals rely on. You'll have real influence over both the technical roadmap and product strategy
Salary description
£70000.00 - £90000.00 per year