Role: Principal Electronics Engineer
Location: London
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 per annum
Clearance Required: SC (active or eligible)

A secure, technically advanced government organisation is looking for a Principal Electronics Engineer to serve as the technical lead and design authority on a range of cutting-edge electronics projects. This role is ideal for a senior engineer with a strong foundation in design and a proven record of technical leadership.

The Role

This is not just a hands-on role-it's about setting direction, maintaining design integrity, and ensuring robust delivery across complex, often bespoke electronics systems. You'll guide a high-performing team through design reviews, component strategy, and innovation roadmaps, while actively mentoring and influencing project success.

Key Responsibilities

Act as design authority across all electronic development projects

Lead formal design reviews and provide expert oversight

Drive early-stage problem-solving and design strategy

Research and integrate new technologies and techniques

Mentor engineers and provide daily technical guidance

Align technical development with delivery objectives and timelines

Contribute to prototyping, validation, and system evaluations

Required Qualifications & Experience

PhD in Electronics or related field
OR Master's degree with 10+ years of high-level electronics design experience

Broad expertise including:

Analogue/digital circuit design

Schematic capture and PCB layout

Embedded systems (hardware/software)

RF, signal processing, or high-speed design

Experience leading design reviews and setting technical standards

Strong stakeholder communication at both technical and strategic levels

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Background in secure, regulated, or safety-critical systems

Experience in miniaturised or low-SWaP electronic design

Benefits

28 days' annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), plus bank holidays

9% employer contribution to civil service pension

Paid overtime, long-service recognition

Sponsored professional membership

Access to advanced tools and labs in a secure R&D setting

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be UK nationals or dual nationals (one nationality British). Security Check (SC) clearance is required, with potential for DV clearance depending on role responsibilities.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of critical electronic systems in a secure and innovative environment. If you're a proven design authority ready to lead from the front, apply now with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss further