Lead Electronic Engineer

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. What You'll Be Doing * 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 generation 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. What's In It For You * 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. Essential What You'll Bring * 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. Desirable (but Not Essential) * 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