Lead Electronics Design Engineer

Lead Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £68,295 starting salary (inclusive of £2,928 allowances)
Total package up to: £72,940

We operate at the forefront of advanced and highly sensitive technologies, designing and delivering bespoke electronic and IT solutions that support specialist operations in complex, real-world environments.

The Role
You will act as the technical design authority for electronic systems, providing hands-on leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction to a team of experienced engineers. You will identify design issues early, guide teams toward robust solutions, and ensure all designs meet demanding operational requirements.
A key aspect of the role is shaping the future technical direction of the electronics capability. This includes researching emerging technologies, evaluating modern components and techniques, and running proof-of-concept activities to demonstrate their suitability.
What You'll Be Doing

Providing day-to-day technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to an electronics development team
Acting as technical authority for electronic designs, ensuring quality, reliability and fitness for purpose
Leading and conducting formal electronic design reviews
Translating user requirements into robust technical solutions
Setting strategic technical direction and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies
Working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and academic partners
Maintaining delivery momentum to meet operational deadlinesQualifications
Essential

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline
OR
Postgraduate qualification (MEng or PhD) in an electronic engineering disciplineDesirable

PhD in RF Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng)Essential Experience
You must be able to demonstrate:

At least 12 years' electronics design experience
Technical leadership of an electronics systems development team with multi-disciplinary skills
Day-to-day technical oversight, mentoring and guidance of engineersSignificant experience in at least three of the following:

RF design and analysis
FPGA design (VHDL, simulation and hardware design)
Schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design
Miniaturisation and design for manufacture
Real-time embedded systems (hardware and software design using C)
Audio and communications systems
Mechanical design and 3D modellingSecurity & Eligibility
This role requires access to highly sensitive material. Successful applicants must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance and meet nationality requirements.
What We Offer

28 days' annual leave, rising to 33 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays)
Generous employer pension contribution >25%
Paid overtime and additional employee benefits
Sponsored professional membership
Interest-free season ticket loan
The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact electronic systems
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed