Electronic Systems Engineering Manager

Electronic Systems Engineering Manager – Crawley, West Sussex

Are you an experienced electronics professional with a background in digital and analogue circuit design, embedded software, and systems integration? Do you also enjoy leading and developing teams to deliver complex products used in harsh environments such as oil and gas? If so, this Electronic Systems Engineering Manager job from Senex Recruitment, based in Crawley, West Sussex, offers you the opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role within a highly regarded technology business.

This is a varied and rewarding position that combines technical expertise with leadership and mentoring. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team in creating products that thrive in extreme industrial conditions where accuracy and reliability are critical.

What you will do in this Electronic Systems Engineering Manager job As Electronic Systems Engineering Manager, you will lead the design, development, and validation of embedded electronic systems, combining digital, analogue, and firmware/software technologies. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition from concept through to production and in-field validation.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and mentoring a small team of hardware and firmware engineers. Overseeing system-level design and integration of complex electronic products. Designing and verifying digital and analogue circuits. Developing and debugging embedded software in C/C++. Defining and delivering validation and verification plans, including compliance and environmental testing. Supporting root cause analysis and issue resolution during validation and field trials. Collaborating with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure designs meet performance and reliability requirements. Driving innovation while maintaining compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards. What you’ll bring to this Electronic Systems Engineering Manager job This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being technically hands-on while also leading and developing others. It will suit a professional who can see the bigger picture at systems level while still engaging deeply in design and testing.

You should have:

A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering or related subject. 5–10+ years’ industry experience in systems engineering roles. Strong experience in digital and analogue circuit design. Embedded software development expertise using C/C++ with real-time systems (RTOS). Knowledge of communication protocols (i.e. CAN bus, Ethernet) and debugging tools. Experience with PCB design tools and simulation packages. Proven ability in product validation, compliance, and multidisciplinary development. Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. What’s on offer from this Electronic Systems Engineering Manager job in Crawley This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary package, open for discussion depending on your skills and experience. Any figures quoted elsewhere are intended only as a guide.

The package also includes:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Contributory pension scheme. Opportunities for specialist training and professional development. Standard office hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional travel for field trials or customer support.

Apply for this Electronic Systems Engineering Manager job in Crawley now If you’re ready to take on a rewarding leadership role where you’ll combine your technical expertise with team development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Senex Recruitment to explore this opportunity in Crawley, West Sussex.

To learn more about the role or to add a personal introduction to your application, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment on 01424 211872.