Lead Electronics Engineer

Hireful; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the rail sector seeks a Lead Electronics Engineer to tackle complex engineering challenges. This hands-on role involves leading projects from fault analysis to product delivery, designing PCBs, and mentoring junior engineers. With a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to work on critical engineering problems while ensuring safety and compliance. If you're passionate about electronics and enjoy solving technical challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Supportive leadership

Clear development pathway

Qualifications

• Strong technical know-how and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with legacy systems and high voltages.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end electronics projects from fault analysis to delivery.
• Designing and developing PCBs and embedded systems.

Skills

PCB design

Fault finding and repair

Root cause analysis

Customer-facing communication

Workshop/lab skills

Tools

Embedded coding (C, C++, Python)

Debugging tools (JTAG, SWD)

Simulation tools (SPICE, Matlab, Simulink)

Job description

Location: Derby (Must be within a commutable distance)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, with early Friday finish

About the Company

We are working with a leading specialist in resolving complex electronic and electro-mechanical issues within the rail sector and other safety-critical industries. Known for their innovative approach to obsolescence management, root cause analysis, and failure resolution, they support a wide range of sectors with bespoke engineering solutions.

As the business continues to grow, they're looking to bring on board a Lead Electronics Engineer who is hands-on, passionate about electronics, and ready to take the lead in challenging and rewarding projects.

What's in It for You
• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 37-hour work week with lunchtime finish every Friday
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas shutdown)
• Opportunity to work on complex, critical engineering problems
• Supportive leadership and clear development pathway

What You'll Be Doing

As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you'll be part of a tight-knit team tackling everything from failure diagnostics to reverse engineering. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading end-to-end electronics projects, from fault analysis to product delivery
• Designing and developing PCBs and embedded systems
• Performing detailed root cause analysis and resolving electronic failures
• Diagnosing and repairing legacy or obsolete equipment
• Managing small project teams and mentoring junior engineers and apprentices
• Liaising directly with clients to scope requirements, provide technical assessments, and manage expectations
• Creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation to national and international standards (e.g. ISO, EN)
• Supporting R&D activities and contributing to innovation
• Ensuring safety and compliance with industry regulations

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who combines strong technical know-how with practical, real-world problem-solving skills and enjoys being deeply involved in the work.

Essential experience:
• PCB design and strong understanding of components
• Hands-on fault finding and repair, particularly with legacy systems
• Root cause analysis and risk assessment
• Experience working safely with high voltages, tools, and high-power systems
• Ability to manage and deliver projects independently
• Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills
• Workshop/lab skills: soldering (SMD/through-hole), harness assembly, crimping, enclosure work

Bonus points for:
• Embedded coding (C, C++, Python)
• Firmware development for 8/32-bit targets (PIC, ARM, AVR, TMS320)
• Use of debugging tools (JTAG, SWD)
• Control systems development (H-infinity, LQR)
• Simulation tools (SPICE, Matlab, Simulink)
• Familiarity with emissions and thermal/environmental standards
• Experience in safety-critical industries (rail, defence, medical, nuclear, aerospace)

What Makes You a Great Fit

We love engineers who are naturally curious and resourceful, maybe you restore vintage electronics in your spare time, redesign your car's wiring just for fun, or spend weekends 3D printing custom parts. That kind of mindset is a perfect match here.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a passionate electronics engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to lead meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through The HR Guru and become part of something exciting.

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