Principal Electronics Engineer - London

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 or dual (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