Chief Hardware Architect
Core
Define architecture strategy and technology roadmap for processor boards, FPGA hardware, and mixed-signal circuits across avionics product lines; set PCB design, schematic capture, and layout standards for the organization.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Hardware Architect (Avionics)
Builds
Processor boards, FPGA hardware, mixed-signal circuits, and PCB designs for aircraft avionics systems
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FPGA hardware architecture, mixed-signal circuit design, PCB design and layout, schematic capture, board bring-up and debugging, enterprise-level technical leadership, safety-of-flight design principles
Preferred skills
Avionics system architecture, DO-254/DO-160/MIL-STD-810 certification standards, aircraft systems knowledge, pilot's license or flight training
Technologies
Altium Designer, FPGA, mixed-signal circuits, processor boards
Responsibilities
Define architecture strategy and technology roadmap for hardware products; set PCB design, schematic capture, and layout standards; lead enterprise-level design reviews and advise executive leadership on technology strategy; provide senior technical oversight during board bring-up, debugging, and validation; champion safety-of-flight design principles and certification compliance; mentor electrical engineers and collaborate with Principal and Senior engineers across the organization
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
