Hardware System Architect

Hardware System Architect

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Join a pioneering leader in ultra-secure communications and cyber solutions, redefining how governments and enterprises safeguard their most critical data and infrastructure. Focused on staying ahead of evolving digital threats, this organisation develops cutting-edge secure hardware platforms and high-performance embedded systems powering mission-critical technologies worldwide. You'll collaborate with top-tier engineers on complex, high-impact projects where innovation, precision, and security are at the core of everything built.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Hardware System Architect to lead the design and development of advanced hardware platforms for secure communications and high-performance embedded systems. This role requires strong system-level architecture expertise and the ability to drive complex programs from concept through validation and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end hardware architecture for complex multi-board embedded systems
• Select and integrate FPGA, DSP, microprocessors, memory, and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, SERDES, DDR)
• Design and review mixed-signal hardware (analog and high/low-speed digital)
• Architect power tree design and system control logic
• Oversee signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) simulations
• Lead schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and hardware bring-up
• Conduct validation, verification, EMI/EMC, and environmental testing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, FPGA, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
• Support manufacturing, test development, and lifecycle management
• Drive innovation in FPGA, DSP, and processor technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering (PhD advantageous)
• 8–12+ years of hardware system design and architecture experience
• Strong background in FPGA/DSP/microprocessor-based platforms
• Expertise in high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, SERDES, DDR)
• Experience with SI/PI simulation tools
• Proven mixed-signal board design and hardware validation experience
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance standards
• Experience in telecom, secure communications, defense, or high-reliability environments preferred