A civilian Aerospace business who have an opportunity for a Hardware Engineering Lead — a key leadership role responsible for guiding the design, development, and validation of our hardware subsystems from concept through production. The position combines both hands-on technical leadership and team management, ensuring high-performance designs are delivered on time and within budget.
Key aspects of the role include:
* Leading hardware subsystem and system-level projects from definition to delivery
* responsibility for overseeing a talented hardware engineering team
* Driving design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensuring design maturity
* Overseeing validation, compliance, and manufacturing readiness
* Collaborating cross-functionally with firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams
What we’re looking for:
* 8+ years in hardware design and development, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role
* Strong background in analog, digital, RF, power, or mixed-signal circuit design
* Experience with EMC/EMI, DFT, DFM is beneficial
* Proven success leading design reviews and delivering validated subsystems
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
The position will suit an engineer who has come from a hands on Hardware background and then had management/leadership responsibilities. The position is hybrid working between the Henley on Thames based innovation center and working from home.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in please reply with an up to date CV.
The position is on the basis of an OUTSIDE IR35 Contract for home working.