Lead Electrical Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Development

Airbus S.A.S.; Birdham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Free onsite parking

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Training & development

Job summary

Airbus in Portsmouth is seeking a proactive Team Leader to guide a multi-discipline team of 10–15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers. You will lead delivery, development, and production readiness in a high-visibility role, ensuring quality, safety and on-time commitments.

You will manage resource allocation, calibrations, and long-term test asset planning, while collaborating with Technical Lead to close knowledge gaps.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering knowledge in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams delivering low-volume, complex products.
• Passionate about people development and delivery.
• Proven track record delivering on Quality, Time and Cost.
• Airbus supports personal growth with development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10–15 engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Allocate and deploy test assets and manage production readiness.
• Collaborate with departments to optimise processes and facilities upgrades.
• Ensure safety, product integrity and timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Leadership

People management

Quality Time Cost

Job description

Airbus in Portsmouth is seeking a proactive Team Leader to guide a multi-discipline team of 10–15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers. You will lead delivery, development, and production readiness in a high-visibility role, ensuring quality, safety and on-time commitments.

You will manage resource allocation, calibrations, and long-term test asset planning, while collaborating with Technical Lead to close knowledge gaps.