Senior Technologist (Hardware)
Role Overview
As a Senior Technologist (hardware), you will combine deep expertise in embedded electronics and hardware engineering with a strong interest in emerging technologies including Generative AI, software-defined systems, digital engineering, autonomy, and advanced sensing technologies.
You will play a key role in shaping future product strategies, identifying and protecting intellectual property, developing technology roadmaps, and creating demonstrators that showcase innovative concepts to customers and stakeholders.
Core duties:
• Identifying, evaluating, and maturing emerging technologies relevant to air, maritime, and defence electronic systems
• Developing technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy and future market opportunities
• Acting as an internal technology champion, promoting innovation across the organisation
• Be instrumental in the development of advanced electronic system concepts focused on:
• High reliability electronics
• Digital signal processing
• Mission computing
• Embedded processing (MPUs / MCUs)
• Software-defined architectures
• AI-enabled electronic products
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams during concept development activities
• Producing architecture studies, trade-off analyses, white papers, and concept proposals
• Developing proof-of-concept systems to validate technical feasibility and customer value
• Communicating complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
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About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defence, aerospace and security company that develops, manufactures and supports advanced technology-led products and systems.
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