Job Description
Lead Electronic Design Engineer – Hampshire – £65,000 - £70,000We're seeking a seasoned Lead Electronic Design Engineer to take the technical lead on the development of advanced electronic systems. In this role, you’ll be pivotal in shaping innovative, high-reliability hardware solutions alongside cross-functional teams, contributing directly to mission-critical technologies that support defence and safety.What You’ll Be Doing:Your role will span a broad range of activities, including: * Leading planning efforts and estimating resource needs for new electronic design initiatives * Owning and managing technical risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place * Generating initial concepts, schematics, and detailed specifications * Preparing documentation for design reviews and validation plans * Conducting testing for verification, validation, and supporting factory acceptance procedures * Ensuring traceability of all design modifications and managing proper release and archival * Participating in peer design reviews and guiding formal design approval stages * Carrying out electronics thermal modelling (training provided if needed) * Leading Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) sessions * Driving cost-effective designs that align with BOM targets and development budgets * Identifying ways to streamline and strengthen engineering processes * Mentoring less experienced engineers and collaborating with external design partners * Working alongside production teams to troubleshoot issues during prototype buildsWhat You’ll Bring: * Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (essential) * A degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience * Strong hands-on expertise designing and laying out electronic circuits using tools such as Altium * Solid understanding of EMC principles and best practices for compliance * Experience incorporating JTAG into PCB designs * Knowledge of electronic packaging and mechanical integration * Practical experience with microcontrollers and low-level coding * Skills in test-oriented design and defining robust test coverage strategies * Experience with analogue circuits for sensor interfacing * Familiarity with specifying and integrating power/battery solutions for challenging environments * Confidence in accurately estimating task duration and working independently to deliver on timeDesirable Extras: * Experience with thermal simulation tools (SolidWorks Electronics Cooling is a plus) * Background in designing Intrinsically Safe (IS) electronics * Exposure to LabVIEW or automated test environments * Knowledge of or experience applying Defence Standards * Hands-on skills in embedded programming using C or C++ * Experience within highly regulated sectors such as Defence or AerospacePlease Note: Due to the nature of the work, roles may be subject to security clearance requirements and may be open only to UK
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