Lead Electronics EngineerLocation: Derby (Must be within a commutable distance)Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOEHours: 37 per week (with an early Friday finish!)
Shape the Future of High-Reliability Electronics
Are you the kind of engineer who thrives on complex challenges Do you enjoy taking a problem apart, figuring out how it works and then building something even better If so, we want to hear from you.
We’re working with a forward-thinking engineering company based in Derby to find a Lead Electronics Engineer who’s ready to take the reins on technically demanding projects. This is a hands-on, leadership-level role for someone who wants to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading end-to-end electronics projects: hardware, firmware, embedded systems, and control.
Taking ownership of designs from concept through to delivery and customer integration.
Mentoring junior engineers and apprentices, helping shape the next generation of talent.
Interfacing directly with customers to gather requirements and troubleshoot in the real world.
Driving technical decisions, risk assessments, and project planning.
You’ll be supported by a skilled and collaborative team, but you’ll also have the autonomy to lead, design, and deliver in your own style.
What’s in It for You
Competitive Salary: £40k–£50k depending on experience.
Work-Life Balance: 37-hour week with a Friday lunchtime finish.
Time Off: 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with 3 reserved for Christmas.
Room to Grow: Influence projects, innovate solutions, and take real ownership.
Tech You’ll Care About: Work on legacy systems and bleeding-edge electronics, often on the same day.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
Strong hands-on electronics experience across hardware and firmware.
Confident working with high voltages, power systems, and risk-sensitive environments.
Able to balance multiple complex projects with real-world constraints.
Excellent communicator- comfortable talking tech with engineers or project goals with clients.
A calm, capable leader who can guide and develop junior team members.
Desirable (but not essential)
If you tick some of these, you're already ahead of the pack:
Embedded C/C++/Python development (8- or 32-bit targets).
Firmware standards (MISRA) and debugging tools (JTAG, SWD).
PCB layout (e.g., KiCad), SPICE simulation, or high-speed digital design.
Experience with mission-critical or ruggedised equipment (rail, defence, aerospace).
Strong workshop/lab skills; soldering, harness building, machining, etc.
Why You
Because you’re not just looking for a job, you’re looking for a role where you can build, mentor, and solve real engineering challenges with freedom and support. You're not scared of legacy tech, and you get a kick out of getting things working again or reinventing them entirely.
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead from the front and take on some serious engineering, apply today through The HR Guru