Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Demonstrable skills and experience in Systems Architecture and Embedded Systems Development Degree qualified in an appropriate discipline Experience in electronics, testing & measurement, safety, or instrumentation product sectors Very strong project management skillset Proficient in C/C++ with understanding of microcontroller-based systems and real-time embedded development Skilled at schematic capture and PCB Layout Experience leading successful product development projects Proven ability to lead cross-functional product development teams Comfortable working with Product Managers on feature definition, trade-offs, and prototypes Skilled in using Git, Azure DevOps, JIRA, and collaborative development tools Strong interpersonal and communication skills in cross-disciplinary technical environments Hands-on experience with test and measurement principles (desirable) Advanced user of Altium Designer (or similar) and LTSpice (or similar) (desirable) Familiarity with calibration techniques, traceability requirements, and lab standards (e.g., ISO 17025) (desirable) Knowledge of compliance testing and certification processes (desirable) Experience with test automation, embedded Linux, or wireless communication protocols (desirable) Prior work with contract manufacturers or third-party design partners (desirable) Responsibilities: Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through all phases of test and measurement product development from concept to production release Partner closely with Product Management to translate market and customer requirements into actionable engineering plans and specifications Ensure delivery of full products and integrated solutions involving embedded firmware, hardware interfaces, mechanical design, and software tools Manage day-to-day technical execution, resolving cross-functional dependencies and technical challenges Contribute hands-on to embedded software development, including design, coding, debugging, and validation Collaborate with Project Managers to develop schedules, manage risks, and track progress against milestones Work closely with other technical leaders to ensure the full technical roadmap progresses and to realize opportunities for acceleration or risk reduction Ensure thorough system verification and validation, focusing on signal accuracy, robustness, and compliance in electrical measurements Support design transfer activities including test fixture development, documentation, and production ramp-up Provide mentorship and technical leadership across the engineering team Technologies: Altium Designer Architect Azure DevOps Embedded Firmware Git Hardware Support JIRA Linux Cloud More: We are a leading international technology manufacturer headquartered in County Durham, seeking an experienced Lead Product Architect (Embedded Systems) to lead and execute best-in-class new product delivery for various end-user markets. In this role, you will find a collaborative and innovative working environment, where we value your expertise and contribution to our multidisciplinary teams. We offer competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology. last updated 16 week of 2026