Electronic Design Team Lead in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job description

Principal Hardware Design Engineer | Electronics Team Leader | Embedded Systems

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK (Hybrid/Flexible)

Why This Role is Exciting:

Are you a visionary electronics engineer ready to lead a team, shape product strategy, and drive innovation? Verso Recruitment is partnering with a cutting-edge technology company to find a Principal Hardware Design Engineer / Electronics Team Leader.

This is more than a senior engineering role - you’ll own the design, development, and delivery of next-generation electronic products, mentor a high-performing team, and influence the company’s technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of advanced electronic systems, including analogue & digital circuits, microcontrollers, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Mentor, manage, and inspire a team of engineers, promoting innovation and technical excellence.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, product) for seamless hardware integration.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to shape product strategy.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and processes.
• Represent the team to senior management, clients, and external partners.

Success Metrics:

• Delivery of innovative, high-performance products on schedule.
• Development and retention of top engineering talent.
• Clear communication of project progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Adoption of cutting-edge technologies in products and processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Essential:

• Substantial experience in hardware design (analogue, digital, microcontrollers, PCB design).
• Strong leadership experience; proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools and embedded systems design.

Preferred:

• Project management experience and cross-functional team coordination.
• Experience integrating software and hardware systems.
• Ambition to grow into senior technical leadership or management

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Lead and innovate: Shape products that push technology boundaries.
• Career growth: Mentor engineers and grow into executive leadership.
• Dynamic environment: Work on cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced company.
• Impactful role: Your ideas will directly influence product strategy and company success.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

25-11-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English