Lead Electrical Engineer - Satellite Test & Production

Airbus S.A.S.; Forton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing

On-site parking

Hybrid working

E-learning access

Job summary

Airbus in Portsmouth is seeking a capable Team Leader to guide a cross-functional group of 10–15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers. You will develop people, manage delivery and ensure safety and quality in a high‑visibility manufacturing environment.

You will review production processes, optimise methods, and coordinate with the Technical Lead. The role offers flexible working and opportunities for personal growth through customised development

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering awareness within a manufacturing environment.
• Team Lead experience within a Manufacturing environment, producing low volume, highly complex products.
• Passionate about people management for delivery and development.
• Demonstrable practical application of delivery in the respect of Quality, Time and Cost principles.
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers delivering on commitments.
• Provide a stable and consistent environment so the Production team can meet deadlines while protecting product integrity and safety.
• Review current Clean Room and production processes and identify improvements or changes.
• Understand the skills and experience levels of your team members and support their development.
• Manage and deploy payload test assets, including maintenance, calibration and long-term planning.
• Input into significant production facilities upgrades championing team needs.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing environment

Quality/Time/Cost delivery

Job description

Airbus in Portsmouth is seeking a capable Team Leader to guide a cross-functional group of 10–15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers. You will develop people, manage delivery and ensure safety and quality in a high‑visibility manufacturing environment.

You will review production processes, optimise methods, and coordinate with the Technical Lead. The role offers flexible working and opportunities for personal growth through customised development