Head of Electrical Engineering

Are you an experienced Head of Electrical Engineering ready to take ownership of a critical electrical function? Do you thrive in a senior role that blends hands on technical authority with strategic leadership? Do you want to shape certified aerospace hardware used on major commercial and defence platforms? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.

This organisation designs and manufactures high precision aerospace components integrated into long running commercial and defence aircraft programmes. Its products sit between standard parts and full systems, supporting avionics, hydraulics, pneumatics and power electronics applications where performance and durability are essential. Trusted by leading aerospace OEMs, the business operates as a strategic partner within complex and highly regulated supply chains.

The Head of Electrical Engineering will lead the electrical engineering discipline across advanced aerospace hardware programmes. This role defines technical direction, sets engineering standards and delivers reliable electrical designs from concept through qualification and production.

• Leading and developing the electrical engineering team while setting technical standards
• Acting as technical authority across power electronics, passive components and EMI EMC
• Owning electrical hardware design from concept through qualification and verification testing
• Supporting production readiness through close collaboration with manufacturing and quality
• Working directly with customers to translate requirements into compliant technical solutions

• Extensive experience in aerospace electrical engineering with strong hands on design capability
• Deep expertise in EMI EMC, power electronics and aerospace grade hardware
• Proven delivery of certified electrical designs in regulated environments
• Experience building, testing and debugging prototypes using laboratory equipment
• The ability to mentor engineers and lead complex technical decisions

In return, you will join a business with trusted industry provenance and decades of engineering excellence. The environment combines legacy expertise across multiple disciplines with a reputation for delivering mission critical components that support globally recognised aircraft platforms and long term aerospace programmes.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.