Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Portsmouth Hampshire South East
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Electrical Lead EngineerDefence & Advanced Engineering Permanent, Full Time
Portsmouth
£55,000 - £65,000
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step into a technical leadership role?
We’re working with a specialist engineering organisation operating within the defence and advanced engineering sector, supporting the development of highly technical products and systems.
They’re looking for an Electrical Lead Engineer to join their engineering team and provide technical leadership across a team of engineers and technicians.
The OpportunityYou’ll lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing technical direction, mentoring and support while remaining involved in the design and development of new products.
You’ll work closely with other engineering disciplines, project teams, customers and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical delivery, problem solving and people leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and direction
Mentor and develop engineers and technicians
Support design and development activities
Manage workloads and technical requirements
Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Liaise with customers and suppliers
Support testing and product qualification
Ensure engineering processes and quality standards are followed
Drive continuous improvement
Resolve complex technical challenges
What We're Looking For
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
5 years' engineering experience
Strong technical and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes
Experience mentoring or guiding engineers
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with customers and suppliers
Strong 3D modelling and simulation skills
Knowledge of relevant engineering standards
Good time-management skills
Flexible approach and willingness to learn new engineering techniques
Desirable
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD Electrical
Altium
Previous engineering leadership experience
Environmental, shock and vibration testing
Systems engineering and the engineering V-model
Defence and/or aerospace experience
ISO9001 / AS9100
Security RequirementsApplicants must be:
British Citizen
SC Cleared or able to obtain security clearance
Please be aware that security and export-control restrictions may apply. Factors including nationality, previous nationalities and place of birth may affect eligibility for certain roles or projects.
Interested?If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can lead technically, develop people and work on complex engineering projects, this could be a great next step.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation