Electronics Design Team Leader

Electronics Design Team Leader (Power Electronics / FPGA)

Location: London (Hybrid) - Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Bens - Permanent

Are you experienced electronics design professional ready to take the next step into a hands-on leadership role where you can shape both technology and people?

We're looking for an Electronics Design Team Leader to drive the development of complex, high-reliability power systems, while leading, developing, and growing a team of engineers.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to lead cutting-edge power electronics development

A role with real scope to grow and shape a team

Strong balance of hands-on engineering and leadership responsibility

Competitive package with bonus and car allowance

The Role

This is a dual technical and people leadership role (approx. 60/40 split), where you'll:

Lead the design and development of low-voltage electronic subsystems within advanced power equipment

Take full ownership of the hardware development lifecycle - from concept through to validation and production

Provide hands-on technical direction across power electronics, analogue/digital design, and FPGA development

Line manage and develop a team (~5 engineers), including:

Performance management and reviews

Coaching, mentoring, and career development

Resource planning and team growth

Drive engineering best practice, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO9001 and IEC safety requirements

Work cross-functionally with teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain

What We're Looking For

You'll bring a strong mix of technical expertise and proven people management experience:

Technical Experience

Solid background in power electronics and complex hardware design

Experience with FPGA or CPLD design (VHDL or Verilog) - ideally using Altera or Xilinx

Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, PCB design, and system-level integration

Experience across the full hardware development lifecycle in a regulated environment

Familiarity with Altium Designer (Zuken experience is a plus)

Leadership & Management

Proven line management experience (not just project or technical leadership)

Demonstrated ability to manage performance, develop individuals, and build effective teams

Experience leading teams of at least 2-3 engineers, with accountability for delivery and people development

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders

What Next

If you're looking for a role where you can combine deep technical expertise with genuine people leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact - submit your CV for consideration