Overview
We are looking for an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the maritime sector, overseeing the complete systems engineering lifecycle. The role involves managing the design, integration, and verification of complex maritime hardware solutions while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and processes. This position requires a professional with both technical authority and strong leadership skills to guide teams and deliver high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Lead the hardware engineering function across multiple maritime projects to ensure robust design and verification of hardware systems.
- Apply and oversee the Systems Engineering V-Model (IEC 15288) through all project phases.
- Define and enforce entry/exit criteria and review milestones at each development lifecycle stage.
- Manage the definition and decomposition of system and product requirements, ensuring they are testable and traceable.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to hardware and systems engineers, promoting engineering best practices.
- Oversee the integration of COTS components with bespoke designs to ensure reliability and compliance with standards.
- Engage in risk assessments and qualification activities to guarantee engineering quality.
- Collaborate with various engineering teams to deliver integrated maritime hardware solutions.
Requirements
- Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
- Proven experience in hardware engineering management within the maritime or defence sector.
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, particularly the IEC 15288 lifecycle.
- Experience in requirements definition, decomposition, and validation.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate COTS and bespoke hardware solutions into complex systems.
- Background in hardware design, test, qualification, and certification in safety-critical environments.
- Ability to communicate system-level architectures and product boundaries effectively.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills and effective communication across disciplines.