Hardware Architect (Embedded)

TL;DR

Hardware Architect (Embedded): Designing and owning the system and hardware architecture for advanced monitoring and protection solutions for electrical power networks with an accent on scalability, reliability, and security. Focus on defining technical direction for complex embedded products and coordinating across firmware, software, and systems teams.

Location: Onsite/Hybrid in East Kilbride or Glasgow, UK

Company

hirify.global is an independent public company specializing in precision technology and high-performance instruments for critical infrastructure and industrial automation.

What you will do

• Own the system and hardware architecture for embedded monitoring and industrial instrumentation products.
• Define system-level requirements, architectures, and technical strategies aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
• Drive trade-off decisions involving performance, reliability, cybersecurity, and manufacturability.
• Develop platform strategies to maximize technology reuse across multiple product families.
• Lead architecture and design reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering.
• Significant experience leading complex technical projects for embedded hardware products.
• Proven track record in defining system architectures from concept through production and lifecycle support.
• Strong knowledge of mixed-signal electronics, embedded processors, and industrial instrumentation.
• Expertise in systems engineering principles, including requirements management and technical risk management.
• Ability to influence and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with ARM-based systems, Linux platforms, and FPGA-based solutions.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus.
• Experience with precision timing technologies (GPS, GNSS, PTP) and cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443).
• Familiarity with EMC compliance and electrical safety standards (CE, UL, IEC, IEEE).
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and reliability engineering.