Overview

We are seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to lead the development of a critical sensor project. As a key member of our customer's Electro-Optics team, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of electronics engineers in the development of complex electronic hardware. This is a unique opportunity to work on a mission-critical, electro-optical system.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Electronics engineers in developing the sensor system's electronic hardware through the full engineering lifecycle
• Ownership of electronics work packages, agreeing budget and schedule with engineering management
• Day-to-day planning and execution of the teams' work, supervising engineers in completion of their tasks, and status reporting to key stakeholders
• Lead the electronics architecture development while working closely with Systems, Mechanical, Firmware, and Software Leads to optimise system capability and performance
• Act as primary point of contact and interface with Engineering Management for all aspects of electronics development
• Coach and mentor the project electronics team in terms of their technical and professional development

Requirements

• Essential:
• Experience of team leadership and work package management
• Expertise in at least one or more areas of electronics design (analogue, mixed-signal, digital/FPGA/DSP or power electronics)
• Knowledge of developing electronics using a structured/gated development process

Desirable

• Experience of developing electro-optic and/or servo control technology
• Experience of developing electronics for avionic systems
• Experience across all phases of the Engineering Product Life Cycle, on several projects
• Experience of coaching junior members of an electronics team

Due to the nature of the work, applicants will be required to obtain UK Security Clearance, and due to the nature of the work applications are only open to Sole British Nationals.

The role requires a minimum of 2 days onsite in Edinburgh and is offered Inside IR35.