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Posted 06 August, 2026

Lead Electronics Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Oxford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Lead Electronics Engineer – Defence & Space Systems

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Location: Oxford

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Salary: Circa £100,000

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Working arrangement: Hybrid

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I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading technology organisation seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems.

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This is a senior technical leadership position offering responsibility across the full hardware development lifecycle - from specification and detailed circuit design through to manufacture, integration, testing and space qualification.

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The role

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As Lead Electronics Engineer, you will:

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  • Lead complex electronic hardware development and manufacturing activities.
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  • Design high-speed digital circuits featuring FPGA, ASIC and SerDes technologies.
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  • Direct the design of complex multilayer and HDI PCBs.
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  • Support hardware, software and systems integration, validation and qualification.
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  • Coordinate internal engineers, PCB layout teams and external manufacturing partners.
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  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Your background

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You will ideally bring:

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  • Extensive experience in electronic hardware or electronics product design.
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  • A background in space, aerospace, defence or another safety critical industry.
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  • Strong high-speed digital design and SerDes interconnect experience.
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  • Experience designing complex multi layer HDI PCBs.
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  • Knowledge of FPGA or ASIC-based systems.
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  • Experience with schematic capture, PCB design and circuit simulation tools.
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  • The ability to lead complex projects and influence multidisciplinary teams.
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This is an excellent opportunity to take technical ownership of sophisticated space hardware while joining an ambitious organisation delivering next-generation technology.

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Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.