Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer in Horsham

Job Description Principal Electronics Engineer Horsham | £65,000 – £75,000 | Permanent | Hybrid Our client, a leading name in UK defence engineering, is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to help lead electronics design within a growing team of 15 engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electronics professional to take on a senior technical role, shaping engineering standards while working on cutting-edge defence technology. This is a dual Electrical/Electronic function covering: Electronics Engineer — circuit design, components, and PCB technology, working across EMC, power management, servo control, processor interfacing, and communications Electrical Engineer — power and signal transmission over wired medium, defining and reviewing overall architecture including power management, system wiring, and production processes You'll lead headline projects, set the standard for good engineering practice, and act as a role model for less experienced engineers. Deliver technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects Take a line management support role for a smaller sub-team, overseeing training, development, and resource planning Significant experience leading or supervising projects or people Solid theoretical and practical understanding of electronics design Ability to carry out analysis-based work (circuit emulation, performance, power budgets) Full awareness of the project lifecycle, from bids to ongoing customer support Familiarity with Altium, Cadence OrCAD, JIRA, Confluence, or MS Project Awareness of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Lightning Direct/Indirect Effects Experience designing electronics for harsh, military-grade environments Hybrid/flexible working ~28 days annual leave plus Christmas closure ~ Group pension (matched up to 5%), income protection, and life assurance ~ Health cash plan, EAP, EV salary sacrifice scheme, and shares incentive plan ~ Free onsite parking and strong L&D support Please Note: Due to the nature of this business, successful candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance, including proof of identity, employment history, and 5 years' UK residency.