Lead Electronics Engineer

Hexwired Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering space-tech company in London is seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to manage end-to-end electronics design. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in PCB and hardware development. This role offers a salary of circa £65K, a competitive benefits package, and requires hybrid working with lab access for hardware testing.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible/remote working

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PCB and hardware development (digital & analogue).
• Hands-on experience with schematic capture, layout, simulation and testing.
• Familiarity with high-reliability systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electronics design from concept through flight.
• Manage hardware bring-up and testing phases.

Skills

PCB development

Schematic capture

Hardware testing

SPI

I2C

USB

Job description

Company & Role

Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with a pioneering space‑tech company based in London, seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to support their next‑gen products. The company has already launched its first products and is scaling fast to meet client demand.

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end electronics design, from concept through flight, including power, control, imaging, and high‑speed data systems. Provide hands‑on board level design, schematic capture, layout, simulation and testing, and manage hardware bring‑up and testing phases.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PCB and hardware development (digital & analogue)
• Hands‑on experience with schematic capture, layout, simulation and testing
• Familiarity with interfaces: SPI, I2C, RS422, USB, MIPI/CSI‑2, PCIe, Ethernet, LVDS
• Experience with FPGAs, image sensors, microcontrollers, and power electronics
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or other high‑reliability systems preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic start‑up environment

Compensation & Benefits

Offered salary of circa £65K depending on experience, with a competitive benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and flexible/remote working. This is a hybrid role; lab access is required for hardware bring‑up and testing phases.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this Lead Electronics Engineer role in London, please apply.