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Lead Electronic Design Engineer

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5 months ago
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We're seeking a seasoned Lead Electronic Design Engineer to take the technical lead on the development of advanced electronic systems. In this role, you’ll be pivotal in shaping innovative, high-reliability hardware solutions alongside cross-functional teams, contributing directly to mission-critical technologies that support defence and safety.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Your role will span a broad range of activities, including:

  • Leading planning efforts and estimating resource needs for new electronic design initiatives

  • Owning and managing technical risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place

  • Generating initial concepts, schematics, and detailed specifications

  • Preparing documentation for design reviews and validation plans

  • Conducting testing for verification, validation, and supporting factory acceptance procedures

  • Ensuring traceability of all design modifications and managing proper release and archival

  • Participating in peer design reviews and guiding formal design approval stages

  • Carrying out electronics thermal modelling (training provided if needed)

  • Leading Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) sessions

  • Driving cost-effective designs that align with BOM targets and development budgets

  • Identifying ways to streamline and strengthen engineering processes

  • Mentoring less experienced engineers and collaborating with external design partners

  • Working alongside production teams to troubleshoot issues during prototype builds

    What You’ll Bring:

  • Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (essential)

  • A degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience

  • Strong hands-on expertise designing and laying out electronic circuits using tools such as Altium

  • Solid understanding of EMC principles and best practices for compliance

  • Experience incorporating JTAG into PCB designs

  • Knowledge of electronic packaging and mechanical integration

  • Practical experience with microcontrollers and low-level coding

  • Skills in test-oriented design and defining robust test coverage strategies

  • Experience with analogue circuits for sensor interfacing

  • Familiarity with specifying and integrating power/battery solutions for challenging environments

  • Confidence in accurately estimating task duration and working independently to deliver on time

    Desirable Extras:

  • Experience with thermal simulation tools (SolidWorks Electronics Cooling is a plus)

  • Background in designing Intrinsically Safe (IS) electronics

  • Exposure to LabVIEW or automated test environments

  • Knowledge of or experience applying Defence Standards

  • Hands-on skills in embedded programming using C or C++

  • Experience within highly regulated sectors such as Defence or Aerospace

    Please Note: Due to the nature of the work, roles may be subject to security clearance requirements and may be open only to UK nationals

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