Lead Systems Architect

Number of Direct Reports: 5 or more

Are You the Lead Systems Architect We're Looking For?

Do you excel at building modular, scalable systems using a structured modelling approach?
Do you have hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to drive design clarity and efficiency?
Can you manage the full product lifecycle and embrace test-driven development to ensure robust, reliable outcomes? If you answered yes, keep reading - this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Company

My client is a leading global provider of high-precision electrical test and measurement solutions, renowned for innovation and reliability. They have doubled in size over the last 5 years with plans to double in size again over the next 5 years. With a strong presence across multiple markets and a commitment to engineering excellence, the company designs and delivers advanced instruments that help engineers, technicians, and organizations safely and accurately measure electrical systems. Employees benefit from a collaborative, technology-driven environment that values professional development, creativity, and long-term career growth.

Core Purpose

The Lead Systems Architect defines, designs, and oversees system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances technical, customer, and business requirements to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant products.

Role Summary

Establish and own the system architecture vision.
Translate requirements into system-level specifications.
Define interfaces between hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical components.
Lead trade-off studies, risk assessments, and validation planning.
Ensure scalability, modularity, and maintainability in designs.
Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design.

Primary Objectives

Deliver robust, scalable products that meet technical, user, and business requirements.
Ensure timely delivery within budget and with minimal technical risk.
Drive long-term product viability and platform extensibility.

Main Responsibilities

Architecture Delivery:

Lead architectural design of new electrical measurement products from concept to production.
Define and document system-level requirements and interfaces.
Measure of success: Approved architecture delivered on time and aligned with product requirements.Integration & Validation:

Guide cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and test).
Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT).
Stay current with emerging technologies (e.g., ADCs, low-noise analogue design, IoT standards).
Measure of success: First-pass integration success with minimal late-stage rework; products pass compliance/qualification tests; critical milestones (architecture freeze, validation, integration test) achieved on schedule.Compliance & Quality:

Ensure compliance with standards (IEC, UL, ISO, FCC, CE).
Measure of success: Products meet regulatory and quality standards.Project Milestones:

Conduct trade-off analyses and risk assessments.
Mentor engineers and promote best practices in system architecture.
Measure of success: Reduced time-to-market for new variants or successors; strong cross-team alignment and productivity.Scalability & Risk Management:

Ensure scalability, modularity, and maintainability in designs.
Measure of success: Architecture is resilient and future-ready, mitigating technical risks.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Required

Technical Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred).
10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role.
Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers).
Strong knowledge of embedded systems, analog/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning.
Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows.
Understanding of regulatory/compliance standards (IEC 61010, ISO 17025, FCC/CE).

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays and closure at Christmas
Additional day off for your birthday
Flexible working arrangements
Early finish on Fridays
Comprehensive training and development programmes
Career advancement opportunities within a growing multinational company
Life assurance scheme
Private healthcare - spousal cover
Employee health care plan
Plus many more benefits