Deputy Head of Electronics — Lead DO-254 High‑Reliability Design

BlueBear - A Saab Company; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics firm in Bedford is seeking a Deputy Head of Electronics to lead the electronics design and prototyping department. This role requires over 10 years of extensive experience in electronic design, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of DO-254 compliance. The candidate will guide a team of engineers, manage multiple complex projects, and ensure high-quality design processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical systems in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in electronics hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems.
• Experience applying and designing to DO-254.
• Significant expertise in detailed electronics hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Guide and develop a high-performing team of electronic engineers.
• Own and drive electronic hardware designs for specific projects.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for DO-254 processes.

Skills

Project and programme management

Electronics hardware design

DO-254 compliance

Wiring and PCB rework

VHDL or Verilog

Embedded C and Python

Job description

A leading electronics firm in Bedford is seeking a Deputy Head of Electronics to lead the electronics design and prototyping department. This role requires over 10 years of extensive experience in electronic design, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of DO-254 compliance. The candidate will guide a team of engineers, manage multiple complex projects, and ensure high-quality design processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical systems in a dynamic environment.