Digital Design Team Lead (Electronics)

Southampton, Hampshire
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Overview

I'm seeking an experienced Digital Engineering Team Lead to guide a team of Digital & Electronic Engineers working across a varied portfolio of radar products. This role combines hands‑on digital design expertise with technical leadership, people development and strategic input into next‑generation radar systems.

What You'll Be Doing

Applying technical expertise in the digital and electronic domain to support complex radar system designs.
Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Digital Electronic Engineers across multiple projects.
Driving learning, development and skills growth within the Digital Engineering function.
Acting as a subject matter expert in Digital/Electronic Engineering.
Coordinating Digital Engineering cost estimates, bid support and cost‑to‑complete activities.
Supporting the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design assurance and final approval.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Strong understanding of digital design techniques including requirements generation, implementation and verification.
Knowledge of complex digital PCB design and experience working with FPGAs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with digital, analogue, RF and electrical specialists.
Experience delivering designs through the full lifecycle, with design assurance and sign‑off responsibility.
Demonstrable experience in leadership: mentoring, people development, resource forecasting and succession planning.

Desirable

Experience working within a defence, radar or high‑integrity / safety‑critical engineering environment.

Team Environment

You will join a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary radar engineering team, working across both established products and innovative new technologies designed to meet emerging system requirements and future operational challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop deeper expertise in digital engineering, radar systems and advanced design methods, while growing your technical leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits offering, which may include:

Competitive pension
Employee share schemes
Health, wellbeing and lifestyle discounts
Green car scheme
Private health options
Shopping and leisure discounts
Eligibility for performance‑related incentivesFlexible working options may also be available, such as part‑time hours, flexible start/finish times, and accrued hours, supporting a strong balance between on‑site commitments and life at home.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of an organisation focused on engineering excellence, innovation and long‑term technical capability. This role offers exposure to cutting‑edge radar technologies, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to make a real impact within a high‑performing engineering environment.

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Job Info
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Job Title:
Digital Design Team Lead (Electronics)
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Feb 19th 2026
Closes:
Mar 22nd 2026
Sector:
Military, Emergency & Government
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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