Principal Hardware Design Engineer | Electronics Team Leader | Embedded Systems
📍 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK (Hybrid/Flexible)
💡 Why This Role is Exciting:
Are you a visionary electronics engineer ready to lead a team, shape product strategy, and drive innovation? Verso Recruitment is partnering with a cutting-edge technology company to find a Principal Hardware Design Engineer / Electronics Team Leader.
This is more than a senior engineering role - you’ll own the design, development, and delivery of next-generation electronic products, mentor a high-performing team, and influence the company’s technology roadmap.
🚀 Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design of advanced electronic systems, including analogue & digital circuits, microcontrollers, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
* Mentor, manage, and inspire a team of engineers, promoting innovation and technical excellence.
* Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery within budget.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, product) for seamless hardware integration.
* Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to shape product strategy.
* Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and processes.
* Represent the team to senior management, clients, and external partners.
📈 Success Metrics:
* Delivery of innovative, high-performance products on schedule.
* Development and retention of top engineering talent.
* Clear communication of project progress, risks, and opportunities.
* Adoption of cutting-edge technologies in products and processes.
🎓 Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
* Substantial experience in hardware design (analogue, digital, microcontrollers, PCB design).
* Strong leadership experience; proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
* Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Hands-on experience with simulation tools and embedded systems design.
Preferred:
* Project management experience and cross-functional team coordination.
* Experience integrating software and hardware systems.
* Ambition to grow into senior technical leadership or management
🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here:
* Lead and innovate: Shape products that push technology boundaries.
* Career growth: Mentor engineers and grow into executive leadership.
* Dynamic environment: Work on cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced company.
* Impactful role: Your ideas will directly influence product strategy and company success.