Lead Hardware Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Lead Hardware Engineer (Automotive/Power Electronics): Designing and delivering production-ready high-voltage hardware for electric drive systems with an accent on power electronics, DC-DC converters, and motor drive inverters. Focus on building scalable hardware architectures, ensuring high-volume manufacturing readiness, and providing technical leadership to the engineering team.

Location: Norfolk (Hybrid). Visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

An innovative engineering business developing advanced electric drive technologies for automotive and mobility applications.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of high-voltage automotive hardware, including power electronics, control electronics, DC-DC converters, and motor drive inverters.
• Own the hardware delivery lifecycle from initial concept through validation to production release.
• Define robust, scalable, and cost-effective hardware architectures optimized for high-volume production.
• Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, allocating resources and supporting technical development.
• Drive best practices in Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Cost (DFC), and FMEA activities.
• Oversee supplier engagement, component selection, and the integration of new technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing complex high-voltage power electronic systems in automotive, electrification, or motorsport industries.
• Technical expertise in traction inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery charging systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering products into full-scale production.
• Deep understanding of high-volume product development, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Strong skills in hardware architecture development, schematic design, and component selection.
• Must have valid UK work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience working within established automotive development environments.
• Knowledge of EMC, functional safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exposure to supplier management and production launch activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Technical ownership and significant influence over cutting-edge electric drive programs.
• Collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.