Hardware Architect

Company Description

Mobica | Be Extraordinary_  

Mobica helps businesses build pioneering experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Manchester UK with offices across Europe and US, we partner with businesses across multiple industries - from aerospace to finance and semiconductors to automotive - providing them with access to incredible talent and engineering expertise across the entire technology stack

Mobica Way

• Well-known Clients and Projects focused on the Technologies of Tomorrow - our work is already all around you. Almost all of our long term customers are instantly recognisable global brands developing some of the most interesting products and services you are using today and will use in the future. Our expertly crafted software underpins many of today’s amazing customer experiences. When you join us, you'll be both challenged and supported, and you'll be a part of something extraordinary. 
• Empowered Mobicans driving their own careers – we empower our people to develop their skills and move forward in their careers. Our people are treated like partners, are encouraged to share knowledge and push the boundaries. We are there to help you with the opportunities to advance, learn and grow.
• Ideas are prioritised over Hierarchy and Biases - in Mobica you are listened to and valued. We are building open communication and a safe environment. We've made it our mission to create a working environment where all team members feel welcome, protected from discrimination and have access to equal opportunities. 
• We believe that employees should be happy – Mobica is a place where talented minds are recognised, nurtured and valued. We are early adopters of the hybrid working practices, you define the way where you work more productive - at home or in the office - we will create the environment for that. In addition to the competitive salary you are getting access to a range of virtual, offline and on-site events and platforms where you can learn, brainstorm, challenge, express yourself or simply have some fun and get new friends. Fruit and snacks are in the office to make your mood good. 

Job Description

Are you an experienced hardware engineer with a passion for driving innovation in product development? We are seeking a Hardware Architect Engineer to lead and contribute to the creation of cutting-edge technology solutions. This role is essential for delivering highly competitive products in the industrial and electronics sectors, requiring expertise across a broad range of hardware design and development processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire hardware development lifecycle from concept through to production, including design, testing, and delivery.
• Expertise in mixed signal design (ADC, DAC, grounding concepts) and high-speed designs (memory interfaces, bus architectures, high-speed communication links).
• Proficiency in analog electronics requiring low power, high accuracy interfaces to field sensors and transducers.
• Work with industry standards for I/O (4-20mA, HART, DI/DO, Universal IOs) and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, ModBus, CAN-FD, etc.).
• Design analog circuits with various sensing technologies, including voltage, current, and pressure.
• Optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) for cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Design, simulate, and verify analog circuits such as operational amplifiers, data converters (ADC/DAC), voltage regulators, and filters.
• Ensure designs meet global compliance and safety standards, including EMI/EMC, IEC61000, UL, and wireless certification requirements.
• Perform design reviews for schematics, PCBs, and functional testing, ensuring designs are ready for certification and production.
• Use industry-standard tools for schematics and PCB design (e.g., Cadence, Allegro) and conduct detailed analyses such as thermal, signal integrity, EMC modeling, and reliability assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware development and product design.
• Proven track record in leading hardware development teams and delivering successful projects.
• Deep knowledge in analog and mixed-signal hardware design.
• Experience with processor-based design (32/64-bit, preferably NXP processors) and microcontroller-based design (preferably STM).
• Exposure to memory devices (DDR, NAND, NOR) and reverse engineering analysis.
• Familiar with safety and compliance standards across global markets.
• Strong hands-on experience with hardware development tools and simulation software (SPICE, MATHWORKS).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

We offer

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work from home
• Training and mentoring programs
• Ability to advance your technology skills
• Variety of projects with the cutting edge technologies at the core
• Private medical care and life insurance

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We aim to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people we can find, from a range of backgrounds and cultures. Inclusivity and equality are cornerstones of our Mobica community and a big part of what makes us so brilliant to work with. Here, dedication and performance are valued and rewarded regardless of nationality, gender, age, religious beliefs or other personal characteristics. Here, diversity is celebrated and everyone belongs.

“The benefits of having a diverse workforce from different backgrounds, recruited and developed only on the basis of ability, is a core personal belief for me - so I join with other members of Mobica’s leadership in promoting a commitment to recognise equal opportunities and rights for our talented individuals. Every Mobican can expect to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of personal characteristics or beliefs.”

Gary Butters

CEO