Lead Electronics Engineer
CV-LibraryOX1, Oxford, OxfordshirepermanentPosted: 28 July 2026
Apply NowLead Electronics Engineer – Defence & Space Systems
Location: Oxford
Salary: Circa £100,000
Working arrangement: Hybrid
I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading technology organisation seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems.
This is a senior technical leadership position offering responsibility across the full hardware development lifecycle - from specification and detailed circuit design through to manufacture, integration, testing and space qualification.
The role
As Lead Electronics Engineer, you will:
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Lead complex electronic hardware development and manufacturing activities.
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Design high-speed digital circuits featuring FPGA, ASIC and SerDes technologies.
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Direct the design of complex multilayer and HDI PCBs.
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Support hardware, software and systems integration, validation and qualification.
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Coordinate internal engineers, PCB layout teams and external manufacturing partners.
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Provide technical leadership and mentoring across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Your background
You will ideally bring:
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Extensive experience in electronic hardware or electronics product design.
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A background in space, aerospace, defence or another safety critical industry.
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Strong high-speed digital design and SerDes interconnect experience.
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Experience designing complex multi layer HDI PCBs.
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Knowledge of FPGA or ASIC-based systems.
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Experience with schematic capture, PCB design and circuit simulation tools.
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The ability to lead complex projects and influence multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to take technical ownership of sophisticated space hardware while joining an ambitious organisation delivering next-generation technology.
Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion
Location: Oxford
Salary: Circa £100,000
Working arrangement: Hybrid
I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading technology organisation seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems.
This is a senior technical leadership position offering responsibility across the full hardware development lifecycle - from specification and detailed circuit design through to manufacture, integration, testing and space qualification.
The role
As Lead Electronics Engineer, you will:
*
Lead complex electronic hardware development and manufacturing activities.
*
Design high-speed digital circuits featuring FPGA, ASIC and SerDes technologies.
*
Direct the design of complex multilayer and HDI PCBs.
*
Support hardware, software and systems integration, validation and qualification.
*
Coordinate internal engineers, PCB layout teams and external manufacturing partners.
*
Provide technical leadership and mentoring across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Your background
You will ideally bring:
*
Extensive experience in electronic hardware or electronics product design.
*
A background in space, aerospace, defence or another safety critical industry.
*
Strong high-speed digital design and SerDes interconnect experience.
*
Experience designing complex multi layer HDI PCBs.
*
Knowledge of FPGA or ASIC-based systems.
*
Experience with schematic capture, PCB design and circuit simulation tools.
*
The ability to lead complex projects and influence multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to take technical ownership of sophisticated space hardware while joining an ambitious organisation delivering next-generation technology.
Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion