Electronics Engineering Team Leader in Chelmsford

Electronics Engineering Team Leader – Reverse Engineering & Obsolescence Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Electronics Engineering Team Leader to head our specialised reverse engineering department. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of engineers focused on the analysis, fault finding, and complete reconstruction of obsolete, legacy, and hard-to-find electronic assemblies. You will balance day-to-day personnel management with technical authority, overseeing the journey from physical hardware analysis to the delivery of functional, modern replacements. Your team’s work will directly support critical industrial, aerospace, marine, and defence platforms by mitigating severe component obsolescence risks. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Department Management Coordinate and allocate workflow for a team of electronics engineers and technicians resolving complex obsolescence challenges. Mentor junior team members and apprentices, sharing advanced techniques in diagnostic testing and hardware teardowns. Foster collaboration between engineers to solve complex technical bottlenecks and maximize departmental throughput. Technical Delivery & Reverse Engineering Authority Collaborate with team in analysis of legacy circuit boards (both working and non-working) to successfully map and rebuild modern, functional equivalents. Allocate work effectively for reverse-engineered schematics, multi-layer PCB layouts, and Bill of M...