Technical Lead - Electronics & Software

Technology Lead - Electronics & Software
Location:
Cambridge (Hybrid)
Salary: circa 85,000 + benefits

The opportunity
This role is suited to an experienced electronics or software technologist who wants to work at the forefront of defence and security innovation. You will contribute to the development of highly complex systems that progress from early concept through prototyping and into deployment, tackling technically demanding challenges that have real-world impact.

Based in Cambridge, you will operate in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside engineers, scientists and designers. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will remain close to the engineering while shaping technical direction, influencing system design decisions and supporting the delivery of cutting-edge products.

Why this role could suit you
Work on challenging, high-impact programmes with national significance
Play a key role in shaping technical solutions across electronics and software
Be involved across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to delivery
Join a supportive environment that values technical depth and innovation
Hybrid working model, with a strong Cambridge office presence driven by project needs

What you will be doing
Providing technical leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary development projects
Hands-on contribution to electronics, embedded software or FPGA development, aligned to your expertise
Capturing and translating client needs into robust technical and system requirements
Leading system-level discussions and resolving cross-discipline technical challenges
Working closely with programme managers to ensure successful project delivery
Presenting technical ideas, concepts and solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
Supporting early-stage technical input into project proposals and new work

What you will bring
A degree in Electronics, Software, Engineering, Physics or a related scientific discipline
Experience contributing to or leading the technical delivery of medium to large development projects
Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following:
- High-speed and/or RF electronics design
- Embedded software development
- FPGA development
A broad technical background, enabling effective system-level thinking
Familiarity with Linux environments, networking and core computer security principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage at a technical leadership level

For more information or to apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please speak with Daniel Cordy at TEC Partners.