microTECH Global LTD

microTECH Global is a recruitment agency specializing in permanent and contract talent for the electronics, micro-electronics, semiconductor, automotive, data science, and AI sectors. They build…

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microTECH Global LTD

microTECH Global is a recruitment agency specializing in permanent and contract talent for the electronics, micro-electronics, semiconductor, automotive, data science, and AI sectors. They build…

AIAutomotiveContractData ScienceElectronicsMicro-electronicsRecruitmentSemiconductormicrotech-global.com

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Senior / Lead Electronics Engineer

VLEO Space Mission Electronics Development

6-Month Contract

Location: Reading

Working Pattern: 4 days onsite per week

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior / Lead Electronics Engineer to support the development of electronics for an exciting Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) space mission.

This contract opportunity offers the chance to take technical ownership of electronics development across the full product lifecycle from initial concept and system architecture through to design, validation, qualification, and flight readiness.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will collaborate closely with systems, mechanical, propulsion, software, and AIT teams to deliver robust, space-qualified hardware for upcoming satellite missions.

The role would suit an experienced engineer with a strong background in high-reliability electronics and previous exposure to aerospace, defence, or space applications. Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:

Previous technical leadership or team leadership experience
Mentoring or coaching junior engineers
Electronics development for:
Satellites
Spacecraft
Space payloads
Radiation-tolerant design techniques and component selection
Environmental qualification testing including:
Thermal vacuum (TVAC)
Vibration
Shock testing

Lead the end-to-end development of space-qualified electronics from requirements definition through to flight hardware delivery

Design, prototype, and review analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic systems and PCB layouts

Own schematic capture, component selection, PCB design, and design-for-manufacture/test activities

Define and execute validation, verification, and qualification test plans including:

Environmental testing

Ensure compliance with space-grade requirements including:

Reliability and derating standards

Support integration of electronics into spacecraft subsystems alongside systems, software, mechanical, propulsion, and AIT teams

Lead technical reviews and provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers

Contribute to technical standards, development processes, and architectural decisions across the electronics function

Minimum 5 years’ experience developing electronics for high-reliability or demanding environments

Proven background within:

Other mission-critical electronics sectors

Strong analog and digital electronics design capability

Board bring-up and debugging

Experience delivering hardware through the full lifecycle from concept to qualification

Understanding of space-related constraints including:

Reliability engineering

Experience with EMI/EMC design and compliance testing

Knowledge of reliability methodologies including:

Experience interfacing with: