At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in designing cutting-edge electronic systems and mentor fellow engineers.
- Company: Innovative tech firm in Southwark, London, specialising in advanced electronics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension contributions, and paid overtime.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and access to sensitive technologies.
- Why this job: Shape the future of electronics while working on high-impact projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and 12 years of design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £68,295 starting salary (inclusive of £2,928 allowances)
Total package up to: £72,940
We operate at the forefront of advanced and highly sensitive technologies, designing and delivering bespoke electronic and IT solutions that support specialist operations in complex, real‑world environments.
The Role
You will act as the technical design authority for electronic systems, providing hands‑on leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction to a team of experienced engineers. You will identify design issues early, guide teams toward robust solutions, and ensure all designs meet demanding operational requirements. A key aspect of the role is shaping the future technical direction of the electronics capability. This includes researching emerging technologies, evaluating modern components and techniques, and running proof‑of‑concept activities to demonstrate their suitability.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing day‑to‑day technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to an electronics development team
- Acting as technical authority for electronic designs, ensuring quality, reliability and fitness for purpose
- Leading and conducting formal electronic design reviews
- Translating user requirements into robust technical solutions
- Setting strategic technical direction and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies
- Working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and academic partners
- Maintaining delivery momentum to meet operational deadlines
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline OR Postgraduate qualification (MEng or PhD) in an electronic engineering discipline
Desirable
- PhD in RF Engineering
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Essential Experience
- At least 12 years' electronics design experience
- Technical leadership of an electronics systems development team with multi‑disciplinary skills
- Day‑to‑day technical oversight, mentoring and guidance of engineers
- Significant experience in at least three of the following:
- RF design and analysis
- FPGA design (VHDL, simulation and hardware design)
- Schematic capture and multi‑layer PCB design
- Miniaturisation and design for manufacture
- Real‑time embedded systems (hardware and software design using C)
- Audio and communications systems
- Mechanical design and 3D modelling
Security & Eligibility
This role requires access to highly sensitive material. Successful applicants must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance and meet nationality requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days' annual leave, rising to 33 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays)
- Generous employer pension contribution >25%
- Paid overtime and additional employee benefits
- Sponsored professional membership
- Interest‑free season ticket loan
- The opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact electronic systems
Lead Electronics Design Engineer employer: Roc Search GmbH
As a Lead Electronics Design Engineer in Southwark, London, you will join a pioneering company at the cutting edge of advanced technologies, where your expertise will directly influence the development of bespoke electronic solutions. The organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through mentoring and professional development opportunities, alongside a generous benefits package including extensive annual leave and a substantial pension contribution. This role not only offers the chance to work on high-impact projects but also provides a supportive environment that encourages innovation and the exploration of emerging technologies.
