Look up and lock on to a bigger future, fast
As the original disruptors in solid-state satcom-on-the-move antenna, Hanwha Phasor is
rewriting the book on phased arrays. It’s one of the toughest challenges in satcom. And, so
far, we are the only team to demo multi-axis capability in real world conditions.
Now we’re closing in our goal: active electronically-steered antennas (AESA) for super-fast,
super-reliable connectivity—GEO, of course, but LEO, MEO and HEO too.
Our inventive combination of digital and analogue architectures enables highest performance
gain for lowest power and lowest profile, while our modular approach enables configurable
apertures for the full range of enterprise customers on the move – in the air, on land or at sea.
Backed by Hanwha Systems, the Korean technology giant with a growing presence in global
satcom, we are attracting formidable partners: we have appointed a world-class, global
manufacturing partner, and two of the world’s best FABs are working on our chips.
So, what does that mean for you? All the fast-paced opportunity you’d expect from a
challenger, plus the systems, processes and investment you’d want from an established
industry leader.
Job Spec Details
Job Title: Embedded Software Architect
Job Code: SNR HW1
Department/Group: Systems Engineering
Location: London Target Start Date: ASAP
Level/Salary Range: £70 - £85k Position Type: Full-time
HR Contact: Sarah Tobin Date posted:
External posting URL: amychwiej1+8jhkubpzef5nmfj2ewzm@boards.trello.com
Internal posting URL:
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Job Title: Embedded Software Architect
Job Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Architect to lead our
embedded software architecture team from architecture definition through to certification.
You will lead a team to design, build and implement a software architecture that can be
certified to Aircraft industry standards.
Reporting to the Senior Head of Systems Engineering, you will oversee our software
development efforts by proposing a future proof software architecture and an associated
development roadmap.
Solution-oriented, you are enthusiastic about making well designed products and have an
attention to detail. You will contribute towards the success of Hanwha Phasors satcom
terminals by delivering complex and innovative products into the aerospace, maritime and
land mobile industries in a dynamic London-based technology company.
Technical Responsibilities:
• Deliver a modular software architecture for the satcom terminals and ensure their
compatibility with aircraft and satellite modem interface standards, as well as with
future software products of the company.
• Comply with aircraft certification regulations.
• Produce the software definition documentation.
• Provide the requirements set applicable to the verification, validation &test activities.
• Determine the test plan associated to the software designs.
• Contribute to product road-mapping efforts in the software area of the company.
• Initiate new ideas to increase the value of the technology developed within your scope.
Organisational Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the company’s long-term goals by delivering right first-time embedded
software architect designs.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and build good working relationships with
cross-functional team members and external departments, acting as a technical lead
when required.
• Take responsibility for own projects and delivery to tight timescales, communicating
through plans, presentations and written reports.
• Provide time and effort required for embedded software architecture activities for
input into the project planning process.
• Lead embedded software architect design reviews to ensure quality designs.
• Strongly self-motivated and able to take ownership of problems and finding solutions.
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• Excellent communication skills and team working. Self-starter. Flexible can-do
attitude.
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
• Has 8+ years of experience in software development in the aeronautics, automotive or
other high-tech industry
• Has experience in leading a software team developing software for embedded systems.
• Has strong background in computer science applied to an industrial and certification
centric industries such as aerospace or automotive sectors.
• Has had previous experience in designing software suitable for certification.
• Has a proven ability to adapt to complex and challenging environments within a short
timeframe.
• Familiar with leading a software Team developing embedded software for SoC based
processor architectures.
• Have had considerable experience with developing real-time applications.
• Familiarity with software design process (e.g. one or more SDLC / ECSS-E-ST-40 / MIL-
STD-498/DO-178) from requirements to delivery and testing.
• Familiarity with DO-178 especially DAL C/D.
• Familiarity with one or more of system engineering approach Waterfall, V, Rad, Scrum
or Agile.
• Familiarity with engineering life cycle models (e.g. one or more LCM/NASA Systems
Engineering Handbook/ECSS-E-ST-10/DO-254 / MIL-STD-490A).
• Software interface design and design decomposition methods (Cohesion and Coupling).
• Writing the verification cross reference matrix and using tools to perform this task.
• Familiarity with software development systems (e.g. C/C++/JDK (Java Development
Kit)).
• Familiarity with both Functional Programming and Object Orientated Programming.
• Familiarity with RISC Processors
Desirable:
• Familiarity with TRL and SRL especially as defined in ISO 16290
• Familiarity with using DOORS or an equivalent.
• Familiarity with SysML/UML MBSE Design Methodologies.
• Degree in Software Engineering and or Electrical/Electronic/Mathematics or similar
subject matter.
• Familiarity with algorithms development
• Familiarity with antenna or electromagnetic modelling
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Benefits:
All the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader:
• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Private medical insurance
• WeCare – access to 24/7 online GP
• 25 days holiday (plus recognised public holidays) and holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working
• Excellent training – continuing professional development to drive your career
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
London Technology Centre:
• Based in modern, open-plan offices in the vibrant area of Hatton Garden, with great
views of the City of London from several spacious balconies with outdoor seating.
• Excellent transport connections: Farringdon, City Thameslink and Kings Cross St
Pancras overground stations within walking distance; Chancery Lane and Farringdon
tube stations within a five-minute walk.
• Showers, cycle racks, lockers and a coffee shop on site. Workspace networking and
social events throughout the year.
• With the City, Covent Garden and Embankment close by, plenty to do at lunchtimes
and after work.
• Leather Lane street food market is right on our doorstep, with the usual chains close
by.