Lead Electronics Engineer

We are working with a leading specialist in resolving complex electronic and electro-mechanical issues within the rail sector and other safety-critical industries. Known for their innovative approach to obsolescence management, root cause analysis, and failure resolution, they support a wide range of sectors with bespoke engineering solutions.
As the business continues to grow, they’re looking to bring on board a Lead Electronics Engineer who is hands-on, passionate about electronics, and ready to take the lead in challenging and rewarding projects.

What’s in It for You:

Competitive salary: £35,000 – £45,000 DOE
37-hour work week with lunchtime finish every Friday
28 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas shutdown)
Opportunity to work on complex, critical engineering problems
Supportive leadership and clear development pathway.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team tackling everything from failure diagnostics to reverse engineering. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading end-to-end electronics projects, from fault analysis to product delivery
Designing and developing PCBs and embedded systems
Performing detailed root cause analysis and resolving electronic failures
Diagnosing and repairing legacy or obsolete equipment
Managing small project teams and mentoring junior engineers and apprentices
Liaising directly with clients to scope requirements, provide technical assessments, and manage expectations
Creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation to national and international standards (e.g. ISO, EN)
Supporting R&D activities and contributing to innovation
Ensuring safety and compliance with industry regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re after someone who combines strong technical know-how with practical, real-world problem-solving skills and enjoys being deeply involved in the work.

Essential experience:

PCB design and strong understanding of components
Hands-on fault finding and repair, particularly with legacy systems
Root cause analysis and risk assessment
Experience working safely with high voltages, tools, and high-power systems
Ability to manage and deliver projects independently
Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills
Workshop/lab skills: soldering (SMD/through-hole), harness assembly, crimping, enclosure work.
We love engineers who are naturally curious and resourceful, maybe you restore vintage electronics in your spare time, redesign your car’s wiring just for fun, or spend weekends 3D printing custom parts. That kind of mindset is a perfect match here.

If you’re a passionate electronics engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to lead meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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