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
:quality(80))
:quality(80))
:quality(80))