Lead Hardware Development Engineer

DUTIES:

• Take a lead role in the development of system-level plans, processes, procedures, and internal standards towards compliance with aerospace and safety standards and guidelines.
• Lead the translation of requirements into system/subsystem-level requirements that can feed hardware and software requirements.
• Liaise with new and existing clients and support new business development.
• Perform requirements validation through bidirectional traceability and through review of requirements for compliance with standards.
• Develop system architectures and comprehensive system designs to fulfil the system/subsystem-level requirements. This may include supporting analyses such as reliability analyses towards proving system safety.
• Develop system level verification plans, test cases, and procedures towards full test coverage of system/subsystem-level requirements.
• Lead the execution, analysis, review and quality assurance of system-level test cases and procedures. Develop tools to support systems engineering processes, with a focus on automating activities such as verification and validation, continuous integration etc.
• Guide the development and maintenance of system design documentation, including interface specifications, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, training material etc.
• Plan, lead and support the integration, testing, review and sign-off of system designs with the client. This will often require on-site support and typically span integration, ground testing and flight testing.
• Guide the management of various internal or external system-level projects to ensure adherence to processes, timelines, budgets and quality standards. Maintain effective client communication by presenting complex technical information in a clear and accessible manner, fostering strong client relationships.
• Deliver client support and training to ensure clients are fully equipped to operate and benefit from the company’s systems and equipment; and
• Perform minor support roles within the company, as required.          

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Suitable Bachelor's Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (BSc Eng/BEng).

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8 -15 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both internal and external facing.
• Solid project management skills, capable of organizing and coordinating tasks across multiple projects.
• An analytical mindset to address technical challenges effectively.
• Willingness to travel for ground testing and flight testing as required; and
• Proficiency in Electronic Design & simulation (analogue and digital), PCB design and manufacturing (Altium).

Recommended Skills and Experience:

• High-speed routing, PCIe, SATA, Gigabit Ethernet proficiency and experience.
• Knowledge of RTCA-DO 254 design standards; and
• Suitable Master’s Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (MSc Eng/MEng).  

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information efficiently.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills; and
• High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).    

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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