Hardware Team Leader

Hardware Team Leader

Role Purpose:

The hardware team consists of a group of highly motivated electrical, electronic and mechanical engineers with a wealth of experience. Projects are focussed on providing practical solutions to real world scenarios. If you have a strong electronics background, good organisational skills and the type of person who likes to see their efforts result in products with a day-to-day use then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and oversight of all hardware development activities.
Collaborate with other engineering teams and production in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.
Ensure that the hardware team maintains an awareness of current and new technologies.
Participate in the development of product roadmaps.
Ensure that the team remains focussed on delivery of projects that will meet or exceed customers’ expectations.
Work with project managers and sales teams to provide time estimates for development activities.
Delivery of projects which are on time and to budget.
Ensure the development of the team competencies to meet the needs of the business.
Support the professional development of staff.
Use continuous improvement techniques with a focus on fact-based problem solving to improve efficiency and productivity of the hardware team.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree in Electronics Engineering or similar engineering discipline.
Extensive experience in a senior electronics design role covering analogue and digital circuits as well as high performance processors.
Experience of the full lifecycle of product development.
Proven people management skills.
Good problem-solving skills.

Desirable 

Have experience in the Defence industry or similar sectors (for example, scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies).
Experience of analogue and digital video.
FPGA development.
PCB design.
EMC best practice.

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
The ability to work independently when required
A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
A resilient and adaptable approach

Work life balance:

37.5 hour working week
Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave
Christmas closure
Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
Income protection scheme
Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
Regular sports and social activities
Gym membership discounts
Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Excellent learning & development opportunities
Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years