Electronics Architect

Job#: 3043214

Job Description:
Staff Engineer, Architect Electronics

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite Daily, Remote Fridays)

Role Overview

The Staff Engineer, Electronics Architect serves as the subject matter expert and technical authority for system-level electronic architecture across all dispensers and connected hardware platforms. This role is responsible for defining, maintaining, and evolving the electronic architecture that supports dispensers, controllers, pedestals, chargers, edge devices, and other components. The position requires collaboration with Software and Firmware Architects to ensure seamless hardware-software integration and alignment on new component designs.

Position Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the end-to-end electronics architecture across all product platforms.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, interface maps, and system-level documentation for global and North American product variants.
• Lead cross-functional alignment between Electronics, Firmware, and Software Architects to ensure cohesive system design.
• Evaluate system limitations and performance constraints to recommend architectural solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management to understand business needs and feature roadmaps.
• Introduce new electronics technologies, components, and platforms.
• Partner with Firmware and Software teams to define system behaviors and communication interfaces.
• Work with Customer Support and Operations to address field-related issues.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of global versus North American component variations.
• Lead system-level design reviews, providing technical oversight across engineering disciplines.

Qualification Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: 8+ years of experience in electronics engineering, embedded systems, or hardware architecture is required.

Technical Skills: A deep understanding of electronic system design, component selection, embedded interfaces, system integration, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB, wireless) is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-domain systems including mechanical, power electronics, and embedded firmware.
• Knowledge of architectural modeling tools or diagramming platforms (e.g., Visio, Draw.io, Enterprise Architect).
• Experience with high-level system modeling or platform architecture development.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification processes (EMC, UL, PCI, safety).
• Experience supporting field issues, root cause analysis, or operations teams.
• Prior involvement in multi-region or global engineering organizations.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the system architecture leader for electronics within the global engineering organization.
• Represent the electronics architecture discipline in cross-functional and executive-level discussions.
• Maintain a high level of organization in documentation, diagrams, and interface definitions.
• Work independently while collaborating across global teams and technical specialties.
• Exhibit leadership, initiative, and technical authority in decision-making.
• Be motivated to grow into advanced leadership or technical management roles.
• Fluent English is required.

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