Principal Hardware Engineer/Hardware Architect

We are seeking a Principal Hardware/Electronics Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex electronic hardware programmes. In this role, you ll shape hardware architecture decisions, influence system level design, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose in demanding operational environments. This position combines deep technical expertise with leadership, collaboration, and strategic influence across projects. Responsibilities: Lead the definition of hardware architectures and technical strategies for complex electronic systems Own hardware roadmaps, design approaches, and critical technical decisions Translate high level system needs into coherent hardware architectures and sub system designs Provide technical authority across projects, supporting reviews, risk management, and assurance activities Mentor senior and junior engineers, setting technical expectations and best practice Engage closely with systems, software, manufacturing, and external partners to ensure end to end design integrity Ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, performance, and lifecycle requirements Experience/Expertise: Significant experience designing electronic hardware for complex or high reliability applications Proven ability to lead hardware design at system and sub system level Strong background in requirements definition, architectural design, and technical governance Confidence acting as a technical decision maker and advisor across multiple projects ..... full job details .....