Job Description
£Up to £75,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Chelmsford; Great Baddow; Stevenage, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
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
As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you will:
* 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
As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you should have:
* 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
Interested? Apply now.