Head of Electronics – Powertrain & Power Electronics Systems

Location: Norfolk area (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

ARCA is partnering with a confidential client in the electric vehicle and clean technology sector to recruit a Head of Electronics to lead the design and development of advanced power electronics hardware across a range of next-generation propulsion and energy systems.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the direction of electronics development and drive innovation across a fast-growing engineering function. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision and mentoring capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for all electronics development activities
• Oversee the design of power electronics systems, including inverters, converters, and control hardware for electric powertrains
• Define electronics architecture, standards, and development processes to ensure product robustness and scalability
• Guide and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing
• Drive hardware validation and verification to meet EMC, thermal, and functional safety requirements
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated, production-ready solutions
• Contribute to technology roadmapping and the introduction of new electronic systems and processes
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Required Skills and Experience

• Proven background in power electronics hardware design, ideally for electric propulsion or energy systems
• Expertise in analogue and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and high-voltage architectures
• Strong understanding of EMC design, thermal management, and reliability engineering
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or projects within an R&D or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with hardware validation, debugging, and lab-based testing
• Familiarity with functional safety or automotive standards such as ISO 26262 or IATF 16949
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or eligibility for registration, is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly expanding clean-tech engineering organisation
• The chance to influence the development of advanced powertrain and energy systems from concept to production
• Collaborative, innovative working environment with clear technical ownership
• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

If you’re an accomplished electronics engineer with a passion for technical leadership and next-generation EV systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking team driving innovation at the forefront of electrified propulsion technology.