Lead Electronic Engineer

Arthur Rose Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur Rose Recruitment Ltd in Derby is seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to drive technically demanding projects in a hands-on, leadership role.

You will own designs from concept through delivery and customer integration, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate directly with clients to clarify requirements and resolve real-world issues.

Expect a challenging environment with scope to influence projects, optimize solutions, and lead with autonomy while supported by a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics experience across hardware and firmware.
• Experience with high voltages and power systems.
• Ability to balance multiple complex projects with real-world constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electronics projects spanning hardware, firmware and embedded systems.
• Own designs from concept through delivery and customer integration.
• Mentor juniors and apprentices to shape future talent.
• Interface directly with customers to gather requirements and troubleshoot.
• Drive technical decisions, risk assessments and project planning.

Skills

Electronics hardware

Embedded systems

High voltage experience

Technical leadership

Customer interfacing

Tools

KiCad

SPICE

JTAG/SWD

Job description

We're working with a forward-thinking engineering company based in Derby to find a Lead Electronics Engineer who's ready to take the reins on technically demanding projects. This is a hands-on, leadership-level role for someone who wants to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading end-to-end electronics projects: hardware, firmware, embedded systems, and control.
• Taking ownership of designs from concept through to delivery and customer integration.
• Mentoring junior engineers and apprentices, helping shape the next generation of talent.
• Interfacing directly with customers to gather requirements and troubleshoot in the real world.
• Driving technical decisions, risk assessments, and project planning.
• You'll be supported by a skilled and collaborative team, but you'll also have the autonomy to lead, design, and deliver in your own style.

What's In It For You

• Competitive Salary: £50k to £65k depending on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: 37-hour week with a Friday lunchtime finish.
• Time Off: 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with 3 reserved for Christmas.
• Room to Grow: Influence projects, innovate solutions, and take real ownership.
• Tech You'll Care About: Work on legacy systems and bleeding-edge electronics, often on the same day.

Essential

What You'll Bring

• Strong hands-on electronics experience across hardware and firmware.
• Confident working with high voltages, power systems, and risk-sensitive environments.
• Able to balance multiple complex projects with real-world constraints.
• Excellent communicator- comfortable talking tech with engineers or project goals with clients.

Desirable (but Not Essential)

• Embedded C/C++/Python development (8- or 32-bit targets).
• Firmware standards (MISRA) and debugging tools (JTAG, SWD).
• PCB layout (e.g., KiCad), SPICE simulation, or high-speed digital design.
• Experience with mission-critical or ruggedised equipment (rail, defence, aerospace).
• Strong workshop/lab skills; soldering, harness building, machining, etc