Hardware Team Lead

About Concurrent

We deliver mission-critical embedded computing solutions to operate in even the harshest of environments. Founded in 1985 to develop Multibus II boards, we’ve expanded our offering over four decades to become a trusted, reliable solutions provider in critical embedded applications.

We have a proven record of delivering technology to the world’s leading OEMs across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We operate facilities in Colchester and Theale in the United Kingdom and Woburn, MA and Los Angeles, CA in the United States.

Concurrent is a public company, quoted on AIM on the London Stock Exchange.

The Role

Reporting to the Product Solutions Manager as a Hardware Team Lead, you will support the development of new products using the latest (often pre-release) components and technologies to deliver market-driving products.

Whether you have prior lead experience or are passionate about hardware engineering and eager to take on leadership responsibilities, we are interested in hearing from you.

What’s in it for me?

As an Intel Titanium partner, you will have access to the latest technologies in advance of their release to market, to allow you and your team to design and manufacture products (in-house) utilising leading-edge microprocessors and peripheral components.

As we strive to stay at the leading edge, you will have a voice in how we evolve the hardware and people development processes and methodologies. As team player you will work collaboratively with other functions, whilst providing candid feedback.

This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development, making it ideal for those looking to step into a leadership position and advance their careers.

What will I be delivering?

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership of a team of hardware engineers (currently 4) completing detailed aspects of electronic design.

• Mentoring and development of hardware engineering team.

• Work in a team carrying out digital hardware and firmware design and development of processor-based products from definition through to production.

• Work closely with engineering design authorities and wider engineering team to define engineering processes.

• The creation of schematics and support of PCB layout, ensuring the mechanical and thermal design comply with requirements/ schedule needs.

• Carry out design reviews including schematic and PCB layout.

• Prepare and submit technical work for review at lifecycle reviews.

• Support in the product realisation team in generation of test plans, validation of designs and handover to production.

• Contribute to system development, ensuring that hardware components integrate seamlessly with software and other system elements.

• Creation of required design and user documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineering, product management, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of hardware components.

• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and management of technical risk.

What do I need to bring with me?

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• BEng/MEng/MSc/ in Electronic Engineering or similar/equivalent discipline;

• Proven track record of digital circuit design;

• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills;

• A passion for technology, people and continuous improvement.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Experience working with PC motherboard architecture, e.g. microprocessors (64bit), PCI Express, 100 Gbit Ethernet, advanced Memory;

• Programmable logic devices or FPGA ;

• A good understanding of design for test and manufacture of electronic products,

• Knowledge of product lifecycle in

• Understanding of electronics design for rugged applications;

• Embedded Software experience/appreciation;

• Appreciation of the challenges of high-speed electronic design.

• Experience in leading technical projects or working as a technical lead

• Experience with Intel or ARM chipset

• Experience in work package management

Behavioural competencies

• Detail oriented

• Methodical

• Ability to work independently

• Clear communicator

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• Generous company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

• Health Insurance, Life Assurance & Income protection

• 25 days holiday + Banks

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Cycle to work and Home & Tech scheme

• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concurrent recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.