At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting electronics projects from concept to delivery while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Company: Forward-thinking engineering company based in Derby with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, and a 37-hour work week with early finishes.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on leadership role with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong electronics experience and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We're working with a forward-thinking engineering company based in Derby to find a Lead Electronics Engineer who's ready to take the reins on technically demanding projects.
This is a hands‑on, leadership‑level role for someone who wants to make a real impact.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading end‑to‑end electronics projects: hardware, firmware, embedded systems, and control.
- Taking ownership of designs from concept through to delivery and customer integration.
- Mentoring junior engineers and apprentices, helping shape the next of talent.
- Interfacing directly with customers to gather requirements and troubleshoot in the real world.
- Driving technical decisions, risk assessments, and project planning.
- You’ll be supported by a skilled and collaborative team, but you’ll also have the autonomy to lead, design, and deliver in your own style.
- What’s In It For You
- Competitive Salary: £50k to £65k depending on experience.
- Work‑Life Balance: 37‑hour week with a Friday lunchtime finish.
- Time Off: 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with 3 reserved for Christmas.
- Room to Grow: Influence projects, innovate solutions, and take real ownership.
- Tech You’ll Care About: Work on legacy systems and bleeding‑edge electronics, often on the same day.
- What You’ll Bring
- Strong hands‑on electronics experience across hardware and firmware.
- Confident working with high voltages, power systems, and risk‑sensitive environments.
- Able to balance multiple complex projects with real‑world constraints.
- Excellent communicator – comfortable talking tech with engineers or project goals with clients.
Desirable (but Not Essential)
- Embedded C/C++/Python development (8‑ or 32‑bit targets).
- Firmware standards (MISRA) and debugging tools (JTAG, SWD).
- PCB layout (e. g., Ki Cad), SPICE simulation, or high‑speed digital design.
- Experience with mission‑critical or ruggedised equipment (rail, defence, aerospace).
- Strong workshop/lab skills; soldering, harness building, machining, etc.
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