Head of Electronics

Head of Electronics - Republic of Ireland

Our client is a leading commercial aerospace company based in Ireland, currently seeking a Head of Electronics to oversee the development of complex aerospace-grade electronic components.

In this role you will serve as the head of electronics, overseeing analogue and digital design teams as well as the test function.

Responsibilities;

• Managed a team of electronics engineers covering skills from analogue design, digital design, FPGA design, and test.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of all products, ensuring milestones, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Define people management structures, including but not limited to: professional development plans, mentoring, training and coaching strategy.
• Work hand in hand with production and manufacturing departments to ensure design vision translates into finished product
• Oversee the progression of products from concept, research and development, and design into scaled production
• Support with bid documentation by providing technical oversight and review
• Promote strong cross-departmental communication, ensuring that the electronics team works hand in glove with other engineering departments, production and commercial teams alike

Requirements;

• Degree qualified in electrical and electronics engineering.
• Strong experience of complex electronics design within aerospace and/or other safety-critical high-technology environments.
• Excellent people skills and management experience.
• Ability to lead large cross-functional teams and also demonstrable experience of working and partnering with other engineering and commercial teams.

This role is based in Ireland. Relocation assistance is available and visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates.