Lead Electronics Engineer

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As a Lead Electronics Engineer in our customer’s Electro-optics team, you will lead the electronics development of a key sensor project for the Tempest aircraft. The programme involves the UK and two other nations, so experience working with partner companies or suppliers in different countries and excellent communication skills are essential.

• Manage and lead a team of electronics engineers in developing the sensor system’s electronic hardware through the full engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis to customer delivery.
• Own electronics work packages, agree budget and schedule with engineering management, and plan and execute the team’s work; supervise engineers and report status to key stakeholders.
• Lead the electronics architecture development while working closely with Systems, Mechanical, Firmware, and Software Leads to optimise system capability and performance while minimising volume, weight and power.
• Act as the primary point of contact and interface with Engineering Management for all aspects of electronics development.
• Coach and mentor the project electronics team on technical and professional development.
• Liaise with engineers from partner organisations within the multi‑national consortium and end‑user community.
• Ensure electronics development is progressed in accordance with applicable company processes and procedures.
• Support the customer’s wider electronics team by conducting design reviews and knowledge sharing.

• Experience of team leadership and work package management.
• Experience of developing complex electronics system architectures.
• Expertise in at least one area of electronics design (analogue, mixed‑signal, digital/FPGA/DSP, or power electronics).
• Knowledge of developing electronics using a structured/gated development process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience of working as part of a team.

• Experience developing electro‑optic and/or servo control technology (optical detectors, lasers, camera imaging systems, control theory & motor/servo drive electronics, power electronics & communications systems).
• Experience developing electronics for avionic systems.
• Experience across all phases of the Engineering Product Life Cycle on several projects.
• Experience coaching junior members of an electronics team.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related STEM subject.
• UK citizenship mandatory to clear background checks and obtain SC clearance.
• Current valid SC clearance is an advantage.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology