Electronics Team Lead

About the role

An experienced Electronics Team Lead is required to join an innovative engineering organisation delivering advanced technology solutions for safety-critical and defence-related applications. The role combines hands-on technical work with people management, leading the design and development of electrical and electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electrical and electronic design activities from concept through to production and in-service support.
• Provide technical expertise in analogue and digital electronics, PCB design, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Ensure projects meet agreed cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Support manufacturing, installation, testing, and product support activities.
• Mentor and develop engineers through technical reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to engineering standards, technical proposals, bids, and project estimates.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with verification and validation processes, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Undertake line-management duties including resource planning, performance management, and recruitment support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new engineering processes.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading electronics design teams in safety-critical or defence environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in analogue and digital electronics, PCB design, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Experience mentoring engineers and managing team performance.
• Ability to work closely with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Analogue electronics
• Digital electronics
• PCB design
• Electro-mechanical systems
• Verification and validation processes
• Compliance with industry standards

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Half-day finish on Fridays
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Competitive pension contribution
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and social activities
• Employee discounts platform
• Life assurance cover
• Career development and structured training