Electrical Hardware Team Lead

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Reference:BH-2135-1

Sector:Electrical Engineering

Salary:£50 to £70 Per Hour

Benefits:£50-£70 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12 month contract

Town/City:Chelmsford

Contract Type:Permanent

Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer | Contract | £50-£70 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12 Months | Chelmsford

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer at team lead level to join their growing space technology division. This role is ideal for someone already leading a small team or an experienced engineer ready to step up.

You’ll be working on advanced imaging systems, developing and testing electronics that power high-performance sensors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop PCBs for high-speed space applications
• Create schematics, select components, and work with external layout engineers
• Define system architecture and interface documentation
• Prepare technical documents and lead design reviews
• Lead and carry out verification and testing of electronics
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality standards are upheld

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in PCB design and high-speed digital circuitry
• Proficient with PCB CAD tools (ideally CADENCE or ALTIUM)
• Ability to present complex electrical designs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals and electrical interface design
• Experience in high-reliability standards (space/aerospace/defence experience a plus)

Rate:

• £50-£70 per hour Inside IR35
• 12 month contract
• Office in Chelmsford
• 4 days in the office and 1 from home

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