As the Electrical Lead Design Engineer, you will play a key leadership role, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on team leadership. You will mentor and guide junior engineers, set technical direction, and drive the design and development of new products and features. Working closely with project management and lead engineers across disciplines, you will plan and balance team workloads, track requirements, and keep programmes moving forward. You will collaborate directly with customers and suppliers to deliver products to qualification on time and within budget, while championing strong engineering processes to ensure consistent product quality. In this role, you will lead a team of four to eight engineers and technicians and report directly to the Head of Design. Duties: Providing technical direction and engineering leadership for a team of engineers
Mentoring and guiding junior engineers
Contributing to the design and development of new products and features
Ensuring that engineering processes are followed
Maintaining product quality
Contribute to the continuing improvement of processes and procedures
Work with other technical leads and project teams to meet requirements on time and within budget
Skills/Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes
Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
Strong technical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience or working with customers and suppliers
Good time management
Strong 3D modelling and simulation skills
Knowledge of a breadth of standards and an understanding of what is involved in achieving them
A flexible approach to work and a desire to learn and incorporate novel engineering techniques into design solutions
Desirable Experience of AutoDesk Inventor and related products
Experience of AutoCAD electrical & Altium design software
Previous leadership experience
Knowledge of environmental, shock and vibration testing requirements and how to meet them
Experience of working systems engineering and the engineering ‘V' model
Defence and/or Aerospace sector experience preferred
Working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 business management system
Commitment to quality
Open and collaborative style where ideas are shared and challenged
Additional Information
SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes. TPBN1_UKTJ
Electrical Lead Design Engineer in London employer: STSdefence
As a leading employer in the Aerospace and Defence sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our production engineers benefit from a supportive work environment that prioritises professional development and offers unique opportunities for growth within our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to operational excellence and meaningful improvements in a dynamic industry.
