Lead Electronics Project Engineer

Hireful; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Lead Electronics Project Engineer

Location: Derby (Must be within a commutable distance)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours: 37-hour working week

About the Role

The HR Guru is recruiting on behalf of a leading innovative engineering company in Derby for a Lead Electronics Project Engineer. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electronics professional to take on both technical and leadership responsibilities within a growing business.

The successful candidate will take the lead on high-reliability electronics projects, working on hardware, firmware, and control systems while overseeing junior engineers and apprentices. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and customers.

If you are an experienced electronics engineer looking for the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within an innovative and forward-thinking company.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per year Depending on Experience
• Work-Life Balance: 37-hour workweek with a Lunch time finish on Fridays.
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days (including bank holidays), with 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown.
• Career Growth: A leadership role with opportunities to shape projects and mentor a team.
• Innovative Work: Hands-on experience with cutting-edge electronics and high-reliability systems.

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll need a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills. This is a hands-on position where you'll be managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with customers and internal teams. These skills are essential to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

• Strong organisational and time management skills - You'll need to balance multiple projects, manage deadlines effectively, and allocate resources efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Whether you're leading a project or collaborating with colleagues, you should be able to take initiative, make informed decisions, and support the wider team when needed.
• Leadership and mentoring experience - You'll be responsible for supervising and delegating tasks to junior engineers and apprentices, providing guidance, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety - Safety is paramount in this role. You must have a strong understanding of safe working practices when dealing with power tools, high voltages, and high-power systems, and be able to lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Risk assessment and problem-solving skills - You should be able to assess potential risks in a project, implement safety measures, and troubleshoot technical challenges effectively.
• Strong communication and customer liaison skills - You'll need to confidently liaise with customers to gather project requirements, provide realistic assessments of feasibility, and manage expectations. This also includes handling competing demands and ensuring a smooth project workflow.

Desirable Skills & Experience

We know that no one ticks every box, so if you don't have all of the skills and experience listed below, don't worry. If you've got experience in some of these areas and are keen to develop further, we'd love to hear from you.

Technical Skills:

• Writing well-structured and documented code in C, C++, and/or Python.
• Embedded firmware development for 8-bit and/or 32-bit targets (PIC, AVR, ARM, TMS320).
• Control systems development (H infinity, LQR etc.).
• Thermal, dynamic, and control system modelling using Matlab or Simulink.
• Using in-system debugging tools (JTAG, SWD etc.).
• Simulating and optimising analogue and power supply systems with SPICE.
• PCB layout using CAD design tools (e.g. KiCad).
• Understanding high-speed digital layout methods and emissions standards.

Relevant Experience:

• Leading hardware and/or firmware projects, keeping everything running smoothly without compromising performance.
• Developing firmware to documented quality standards (MISRA etc.)
• Working with high-voltage power electronics, ideally in rail applications (traction inverters, static frequency converters etc.).
• Designing hardware for tough environments, like extreme temperatures or moisture exposure.
• Diagnosing and repairing old or obsolete equipment.
• Creating mission-critical hardware for industries such as medical, defence, nuclear, or aerospace.
• Hands-on workshop/lab skills, like soldering, wiring harness assembly, crimping connectors, or machining enclosures.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Lead Electronics Project Engineer looking for a new challenge, apply today through The HR Guru.

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