Principal Hardware Architect
Thales
- Crawley, England, United Kingdom
- Crawley, England, United Kingdom
About
Principal Hardware Architect About the team Thales Underwater Systems (UWS) design, develop and support sonar systems applications for anti‑submarine warfare and mine hunting. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Hardware Architect to join a close‑knit, friendly and hardworking team.
About the role
Provide support to the PDA (Project Design Authority) and PLA (Product Line Authority) in a technical capacity.
Analyze the customer’s and other stakeholders’ needs whatever the means used (e.g., advanced studies, simulations, mock‑ups, models, prototypes).
Describe the requirements, functions and interfaces on the component or sub‑system.
Formalise the specification and the architectural design to develop the component or sub‑system.
Prepare and perform the component or sub‑system verification and validation tests.
Ensure that hardware architecture stability is maintained across lifecycle phases from bid to delivery.Animation$.
Direct and coordinate hardware Specialists Architecture studies.
Approve the technical, technological, and methodological choices taken in respect of the selected hardware architecture.
Guarantee adherence to in‑scope standards, reuse policy and product development plans.
Identify modelling, simulation and prototyping opportunities.
Coordinate product definition and assess trade‑offs between aspects of cost, customer requirements and technological possibilities.
Prepare the Design & Justification Files.
Provide knowledge on state‑of‑the‑art hardware architecting, taking account of future developments.
Monitor technological developments.
If mechanically or electrically biased in experience, lead the design elements specific for that discipline.
Support and mentor other members of theville team. \ mudax
About You Skills:
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Proactive "can‑do" mentality
Logical problem‑solving approaches
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to understand and implement Product Line Engineering strategies.
Ability to technically lead design and development activities, interfacing with other technical disciplines as required.
Experience with X planning method
Desirable:
Hardware design and development.
Experience
A minimum of five years’ experience in an engineering role in an appropriate field (e.g., maritime, aerospace, defence).
Equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, either mechanical or electronics design will also be considered.
Desirable:
Experience working on underwater acoustics and/or sonar.
Experience within Systems Engineering.
The design of equipment for the sub‑sea environment.
Experience with Design for Cost / Design for Manufacture, manufacturing specifications and transition to production environment.
Experience of IVVQ activities.
Qualifications
HNC / HND / Degree or proven experience in a similar role of at least ten years.
Security Clearance statement Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successfuldensity applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non‑ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance – United Kingdom Security Vetting – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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Benefits at Thales
Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
Hybrid working
Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Life Cover
Progression and Developmentosyo
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.
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- English
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