Cheif Electronics Engineer

Our client, a growing engineering services organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to establish and lead an electronics capability for high-integrity and safety-critical applications. This permanent role is based in Worcester on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, subject to project requirements.

• Leading electronics architecture, design, analysis, verification and delivery across multiple projects
• Acting as the technical authority for electronics projects, supporting task definition, estimates, compliance and resource allocation
• Developing practical processes and procedures for high-integrity electronics design and certification
• Ensuring compliance with applicable standards, including DO-254 and equivalent requirements across other regulated industries
• Managing technical risks, project quality, schedules and delivery outcomes, escalating issues and mitigation actions where required
• Defining the facilities, tools, processes, skills and supply-chain partnerships required to grow the electronics capability
• Supporting the recruitment, development and mentoring of an electronics engineering team as the workload expands
• Working with sales teams on technical bids, client presentations, estimates and the development of new electronics services

• Engineering or technical degree, with experience in a senior electronics engineering or technical leadership position
• Strong experience in electronics design and full lifecycle development for high-integrity or safety-critical hardware
• Understanding of electronics verification, certification and the production of project artefacts from requirements through to hardware acceptance
• Experience managing technical activities from initial sales engagement through to project delivery and certification
• Proficiency with electronics development tools such as Altium and safety-critical development tools including DOORS and Rhapsody
• Knowledge of DO-254 or comparable standards used in aerospace, defence, medical, rail or other regulated industries
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues and drive actions through to completion
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build client confidence
• Experience establishing or developing an electronics engineering capability, including tools, processes and recruitment, would be advantageous
• Current SC clearance, or the ability to obtain SC clearance

• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development, technical leadership and career progression
• Hybrid working arrangements, subject to project requirements