Principal Electrical Hardware Team Lead

Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer | Chelmsford | Space Engineer

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a Principal 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)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary dependent on experience
• Superb campus working environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Free on-site parking and secure area for motorcycles and bicycles
• Electric Car scheme / salary sacrifice.
• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.
• Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.
• Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.
• Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.
• Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
• Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library at the company University!
• The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming.