Electrical Hardware Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is looking for an Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer to join their space technology division. This contract role involves designing PCBs, leading a team, and working on advanced imaging systems. Ideal for experienced engineers ready to step up.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB design and high-speed digital circuitry.
• Ability to present complex electrical designs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs for high-speed space applications.
• Lead and carry out verification and testing of electronics.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality standards.

Skills

PCB Design

High-Speed Digital Circuitry

Electronics Fundamentals

Electrical Interface Design

Tools

CADENCE

ALTIUM

Job description

Job DescriptionElectrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer | Contract | £50-£70 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12 Months | Chelmsford

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer at team lead level to join their growing space technology division. This role is ideal for someone already leading a small team or an experienced engineer ready to step up.

You'll be working on advanced imaging systems, developing and testing electronics that power high-performance sensors.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop PCBs for high-speed space applications
Create schematics, select components, and work with external layout engineers
Define system architecture and interface documentation
Prepare technical documents and lead design reviews
Lead and carry out verification and testing of electronics
Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality standards are upheld

What We're Looking For:

Strong experience in PCB design and high-speed digital circuitry
Proficient with PCB CAD tools (ideally CADENCE or ALTIUM)
Ability to present complex electrical designs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals and electrical interface design
Experience in high-reliability standards (space/aerospace/defence experience a plus)

Rate:

£50-£70 per hour Inside IR35
12 month contract
Office in Chelmsford
4 days in the office and 1 from home