Hardware Engineer
Company description
We’re an innovation and transformation consultancy that believes in the power of ingenuity to build a positive-human future in a technology-driven world. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking with breakthrough-technologies to progress further, faster.
PA offers a career in consulting, not just a job; a stake in our firm; and an environment where individuals and ideas matter. We also offer all of our engineering professionals career progression and tailored training to equip them with the tools they need to tackle complex and challenging projects through their careers.
Job description
We are looking for a senior hardware architect with an embedded systems focus to develop electronic platforms for defence and security applications. You will be called upon to develop solutions at the system level as well as take on the detailed electronic design work required to realise your concept.
Although this role is focussed on defence and security applications, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to other sectors in which we are active including healthcare and consumer. Sharing ideas across sectors is embedded within our way of working.
Qualifications
The key technologies for our current projects are Software Defined Radio, high-speed networking and ‘hardsec’ but clients often approach us with unique challenges that require a creative outlook and an adaptable skill set.
We are looking for candidates with the following technical skills:
Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service.
Product lifecycle management, active obsolescence and change management.
Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UKCA (UK), CE (EU and FCC (US) and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience.
Fault finding ability on complex embedded systems.
Provide technical insights and decisions in response to contract manufacturing issues.
Design of test fixtures and procedures, including the creation of user documentation.
And the following qualities:
Someone not afraid to be ‘Hands-on’ and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench.
Energy and enthusiasm to take on unfamiliar challenges, coupled with the ability to innovate and think freely.
Enthusiasm to help build the careers of our less experienced engineers
This is a challenging role, so we expect a good academic background anchored and deep industry experience.
Degree qualified – a good degree in electronic engineering or a related subject
Current UK SC (or higher) security clearance with no restrictions, or
The ability to gain UK SC security clearance
Additional information
About us:
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.
As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.
Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.
PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
Diversity:
We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com
