Description
Job Description
Mainly be working within the Video CPE department. Liberty Global are looking for an HW architect who understands the hardware development process, they are looking for someone who can confidently help design new buildings, improve existing ones and make next best decision for old properties. They need one who can be responsible for the project from start to finish and will working efficiently at all times, they will also be working closely with engineers so need a good level of interaction skills.
Main Responsibilities
Leading new STB HW platform projects from a technical perspective from idea phase to deployment with focus on HW design, Component selection:
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to capture product, functional, non-functional and end-to-end requirements.
- Leading investigation and analysis off requirements to define the technical HW design for the new HW platform taking both technical and business aspects into account.
- Managing, from a technical point of view, RFP processes for new STB hardware with HW vendors.
- Reviewing and approving HW vendor technical solutions, designs and specification.
- Together with project manager define a project plan and structure for the project.
- Throughout the project being the technical lead, tracking and managing the HW vendor development as well as internal Liberty Global activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential Skills
- Master degree in electrical engineering or equivalent knowledge obtained thru education and work experience.
- At least 5 years of direct exposure to hardware architecture and design within digital video and/or customer premises equipment.
- Ex. SoCs, tuners, HDMI, Wifi, RF memory, thermal management.
- This experience is mandatory and candidates without will not be considered.
- Experience from STB development is preferred.
Mandatory Skills
- At least 3 years of experience with technical project management and vendor management
- Good understanding of STB related technologies
- Good understanding of Linux based Embedded SW architecture and Real Time software
- Excellent English and good communicator, both written and spoken
ITHR Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. ITHR Group is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.