Lead Electronic Engineer

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: £50k to £65k 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.

Essential

What You'll Bring

* 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.

Desirable (but Not Essential)

* 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