Hardware Design Authority - Power Electronics

hackajob is partnering directly with Raytheon UK to hire for this role. Date Posted:  Country:
United Kingdom

Location:

Glenrothes, Fife Position Role Type:
Hybrid Role:
Hardware Design Authority

Location:

Glenrothes (Scotland) OR Livingston (Scotland) - Relocation Assistance is available for a successful applicant, relocating nationally Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for, or able to obtain, SC security clearance At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Hardware Design Authority (Power Electronics) We are looking for a Hardware Design Authority with deep expertise in Power Electronics who is motivated by technically challenging designs and the opportunity to influence product direction. Acting as the technical focal point for complex electronic systems, this is a senior technical leadership role, ideal for an experienced DA seeking to shape architectures, mentor others, and see designs through the full product lifecycle from early concept studies to support in manufacture & service.

The successful candidate shall become the 'gatekeeper' of the products design assurance and compliance with respect to customer and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive assurance and quality of the products design and its artefacts. Mentor our hardware engineers and future DAs. Provide technical leadership within a multi disciplinary design team. Lead the design and development of power electronic systems, from concept through to qualification and beyond. Lead by example with respect to Compliance, Safety and Quality, embracing internal and external processes. Solve complex technical problems on both new developments and existing products.

Capture, interpret, and derive customer requirements into clearly bounded design specifications. Ensure high quality schematics, simulations, PCB designs, and support component selection, evaluation, and verification. Direct design reviews, commissioning, debug, fault diagnosis, and lifecycle support. Design to cost and schedule, working effectively within approved budgets. Ensure designs meet relevant industry, customer, and regulatory standards. Guarantee configuration control and managed design change.

Challenge the team to ensure clear, concise technical documentation and reports. Act as a technical authority in customer discussions within your area of expertise Essential Experience &

Skills:

( We welcome applications from experienced engineers who can demonstrate strength in most of the following areas - not necessarily every item ) Compliance of products to defence engineering standards (DEF-STAN, MIL-STD etc). Design for, and compliance to, European Directives [Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive etc.]. Product design for Manufacture, Assembly and Test. Leading a design team whilst mentoring others to improve the overall standard of deliverables and product design.

Reviewing and producing detailed analysis, simulation, and technical reports. Applying a systems engineering approach across the full product lifecycle Significant experience in power electronics design, including a range of topologies. Proven ability to design from prototype through to production. Experience designing custom or semi custom magnetic components. Strong understanding of embedded digital electronics, including microprocessors. Practical experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and verification.

Ability to analyse problems using SPICE based and Simulink simulation tools, make sound engineering decisions, and communicate outcomes clearly. Comfortable operating in a changing environment with competing priorities Desirable

Experience:

The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:

Experience with ADC/DAC, memory devices (SRAM, Flash), and mixed signal design. Familiarity with Mentor Xpedition, Experience developing DO 254 compliant electronic systems.

Experience with FPGAs, SoCs, and high speed digital interfaces

What we offer:

Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday  statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible…