Electronics Technical Lead

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Pension provision

Additional leave

Flexible working options

Healthcare support and wellbeing

Subsidised meals and parking

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a lead engineer to head electronic sub-system design in the defence and aerospace sector, guiding products from concept through production. The role provides technical leadership across the full product lifecycle and requires coordinating with manufacturing and other engineering teams.

Based in Hertfordshire with a hybrid arrangement (3 days on site), the permanent, full-time position offers a base salary around £50,000, dependent on experience, plus

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technical requirements, product configuration and lifecycle management.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate engineers while managing competing priorities.
• Experience planning and controlling engineering work packages, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and other business functions.
• British nationality is required for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers delivering electronic sub-system design and technical definition.
• Guide development from early feasibility and technology assessment through detailed design, qualification and certification.
• Support the transition of products into production, ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.
• Work with manufacturing, mechanical design and other engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain progress.
• Coordinate technical activities, manage stakeholders and oversee delivery against agreed plans and budgets.

Skills

Team leadership

Electronic sub-system design

Lifecycle management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

Lead electronic sub-system design in the defence & aerospace sector, taking complex engineering products from concept through to production. This opportunity offers technical leadership responsibility across the full product lifecycle.

Where you will work

The role is based in Hertfordshire with a hybrid working arrangement (3 day per week on site). This is a permanent, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers delivering electronic sub-system design and technical definition.
• Guide development from early feasibility and technology assessment through detailed design, qualification and certification.
• Support the transition of products into production, ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.
• Work with manufacturing, mechanical design and other engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain progress.
• Coordinate technical activities, manage stakeholders and oversee delivery against agreed plans and budgets.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of technical requirements, product configuration and lifecycle management.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate engineers while managing competing priorities.
• Experience planning and controlling engineering work packages, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and other business functions.
• A relevant degree is desirable, alongside substantial experience in electronic design and product development.
• British nationality is required for this opportunity.

Benefits and balance

The position offers a base salary in the region of £50,000, depending on experience

Rewards extend beyond pay with:

• Performance-related bonus and pension provision.
• Additional leave and flexible working options.
• Enhanced family leave arrangements.
• Healthcare support and wellbeing benefits.
• Practical site facilities including subsidised meals and parking.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain SC security clearance.