Principal Electronics Engineer

Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Principal Electronics Engineer developing complex electronic solutions for advanced maritime defence technology. Collaborating across teams to ensure high standards and project delivery.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeGreenford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

Electronic DesignFPGA systemsmicroprocessor-based systemshigh-reliability power suppliessignal conditioning circuitsschematic capturePCB layouthardware prototypingdesign reviewsdesign for cost

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstakeholder engagementinnovation-focusedoperational excellencegovernance excellenceresilienceadaptabilityteam buildinginterpersonal skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Engineer (CEng)Masters degree in Electronic EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Industry Keywords

defenceaerospacehigh-integrity electronicsenvironmental complianceEMC/EMI compliancesafety standardsmanufacturabilityengineering processescapability developmentexport controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver Electronic Design
Contribute to the definition, development, and implementation of reliable, high-integrity electronics for defence and aerospace applications, including digital, analogue, mixed-signal, and power electronics.
Support architectural development and detailed design activities, including schematic capture, PCB layout input, hardware prototyping, and qualification support.
Lead or participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) to ensure compliance with performance, environmental, EMC/EMI, and safety requirements typical of defence and aerospace environments.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality expectations, certification requirements, and customer standards.
Promote Design for Cost, Test, Manufacture, Support, and Reliability across all design activities.
Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and systems engineering to optimise design robustness and manufacturability.
Provide day-to-day technical leadership to engineers across the Electronic and Electrical discipline.
Mentor junior and senior engineers, support professional registration pathways, and help build a high-performance, inclusive engineering culture.
Contribute to the evolution of engineering processes, tools, and governance frameworks.
Drive improvements in design quality, engineering discipline maturity, and adherence to high technical standards.
Support recruitment, induction, and development activities to strengthen team capabilities.
Help identify future skill needs and contribute to capability development plans aligned with business growth.
Work closely with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Production, and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned and integrated engineering delivery.
Provide technical oversight across project phases, ensuring risks, issues, dependencies, and engineering priorities are clearly understood and managed.
Support compliance with export controls, safety standards, and defence accreditation requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Design Expertise: Demonstrable experience delivering complex, multi-layer board designs with some of the following technologies for demanding environments – FPGA / microprocessor-based systems, high-reliability power supplies, signal conditioning circuits.
Leadership: Builds trust and fosters inclusive, psychologically safe teams. Recognised for mentoring engineering talent and promoting diversity of thought, encouraging professional growth and recognises individual contributions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills. Confident in representing internal and external stakeholder interests, especially in customer-focused environments.
Innovation-Focused: Advocates for continuous improvement and encourages creativity across teams.
Operational and Governance Excellence: Organised and quality focused. Ensures robust processes and timely delivery across multiple priorities.
Resilience and Adaptability: Able to work effectively in dynamic environments. Manages priorities while maintaining focus on business outcomes.
Academic Qualifications: Masters / Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Professional Registration: Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred, or able to achieve chartered status.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional 9 day fortnight TOIL
Flexible working hours
1pm finish on a Friday
Annual bonus – dependent on level. Non-managers = 5% and Managers = 10% for example
Hybrid working for certain job roles.
Casual dress
25 days holiday
Christmas shut down – use three days of annual leave to cover this
Option to buy or sell holiday.
Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice
Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
4 x annual salary life cover
Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).