Lead Electronic Engineer Derbyshire

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.