Lead Electronics Engineer

Anson Mccade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson Mccade is seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer for high-power and RF systems, based in Great Baddow with a hybrid onsite pattern. The role involves technical leadership across analogue/RF subsystems in defence, aerospace, and security contexts.

You’ll guide delivery teams and mentor engineers while shaping technically deliverable programmes. You’ll lead design and development, provide technical assurance, and engage with customers to clarify requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong analogue electronics design experience at a mid- to senior-level.
• Background in RF products or RF-adjacent electronic systems.
• Experience working on complex electronic systems in high-reliability environments.
• Ability to act as a technical authority within multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and technical assurance of high-power electronic subsystems.
• Provide subject-matter expertise across analogue and RF electronics design.
• Supervise and review technical work produced by engineers across the team.
• Support system definition, trade studies, and design decision-making.
• Engage with customers and partners to clarify technical requirements and constraints.
• Contribute to bid responses and programme definition from a technical perspective.
• Promote best practice engineering standards and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior and graduate engineers in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Analogue design

RF electronics

High-reliability environments

Leadership

Technical leadership

Job description

Lead Electronics Engineer (High-Power & RF Systems)

Our client is an advanced engineering and technology organisation delivering mission-critical electronics solutions in highly demanding environments, and is consistently recognised as a top employer for engineers in the UK.

As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you will play a senior technical role in the design and development of high-power electronic subsystems, working on next-generation technologies used in defence, aerospace, and security applications.

Based in Great Baddow with a hybrid working model (2-3 days onsite), this role offers the opportunity to act as a technical authority, guide delivery teams, and support the growth of advanced electronics capability within a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Act as a technical lead for high-power and RF electronics development
• Design and review analogue electronics for complex, real-world systems
• Work on advanced, next-generation technologies within regulated environments
• Provide technical guidance across the full design and development lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Support bid activities and help shape technically deliverable programmes
• Mentor and develop early-career engineers within high-performing teams

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and technical assurance of high-power electronic subsystems
• Provide subject-matter expertise across analogue and RF electronics design
• Supervise and review technical work produced by engineers across the team
• Support system definition, trade studies, and design decision-making
• Engage with customers and partners to clarify technical requirements and constraints
• Contribute to bid responses and programme definition from a technical perspective
• Promote best practice engineering standards and continuous improvement
• Mentor junior and graduate engineers in a collaborative environment

Key Requirements

• Strong analogue electronics design experience at a mid- to senior-level
• Background in RF products or RF-adjacent electronic systems
• Experience working on complex electronic systems in high-reliability environments
• Willingness to work with emerging technologies and evolving system requirements
• Ability to act as a technical authority within multi-disciplinary teams
• Clear, effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Eligibility to meet UK security and export control requirements

You will gain exposure with:

Working as a Lead Electronics Engineer, you will be involved in programmes spanning:

• High-power electronics and RF subsystem development
• Advanced defence, aerospace, and security technologies
• End-to-end electronic system design in regulated environments

You will operate in an environment that combines:

• Cutting-edge electronics engineering
• Real-world, mission-critical system delivery
• Long-term technical development and engineering leadership

Why Join?

• Take ownership of technically challenging, high-impact electronics programmes
• Develop your profile as a senior technical authority and engineering leader
• Work on advanced systems that operate in demanding real-world environments
• Hybrid working model with a strong on-site engineering culture in Great Baddow

Competitive salary range £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience