Hardware Lead

Major responsibilities

Architectural Design & Development

• Develop and define the overall architecture of hardware systems, including components such as processors, memory, and I/O interfaces.
• Create detailed design specifications and architectural diagrams that ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Work closely with other engineering teams to integrate hardware designs into complete systems.

Project Leadership

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the hardware design, development, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure cohesive system integration.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and conduct risk assessments to ensure successful project completion.

Innovation & Research

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements and trends in hardware technology, conducting feasibility studies and prototyping for new concepts.
• Drive innovation by adopting new methodologies, tools, and technologies that enhance hardware development.
• Propose and implement creative solutions that improve hardware design and functionality.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation for all architectural designs, decisions, and processes.
• Establish and enforce design standards, ensuring that all hardware systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all project documentation is up-to-date and accessible for future reference and audits.

System Testing & Validation

• Lead the testing and validation of hardware systems to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to develop test plans and resolve any issues that arise during testing.
• Ensure that all hardware systems are robust, reliable, and ready for production deployment.

KRAs

KPIs

Performance Standard

Architectural Design & Development

Number of architectural designs developed and documented

Design scalability, performance, and reliability

Project Leadership

Timely completion of hardware projects

Effective coordination with cross-functional teams

Innovation & Research

Number of new methodologies or technologies adopted

Feasibility studies and prototypes developed

Documentation & Compliance

Accuracy and comprehensiveness of design documentation

Adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements

System Testing & Validation

Success rate of hardware system validation

Resolution of issues identified during testing

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design.
• Experience with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
• Knowledge of simulation and verification tools (e.g., ModelSim, Synopsys).
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller architectures.Role & responsibilities