Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager - £40,000 to £44,000 per year plus Employee share options- Glasgow, G52
Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for electronic design? We are seeking an Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager to join Alba Orbital Ltd and lead our Engineering Design Team.
As an Engineering Manager at Alba Orbital Ltd, you will oversee the Engineering Design Team, driving the development of innovative products and systems for satellites and mobile ground stations. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead projects centred on electronic design, ensuring high-quality outputs while fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Oversee electronic design, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
Design and test electronics for harsh environments, focusing on reliability and performance.
Manage multiple projects, prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines.
Coach and develop team members, promoting a lean and agile engineering mindset.
Contribute to process improvements in an Agile environment.
We specialise in delivering reliable, high-resolution data from space and making access to space affordable for everyone. Having launched over 50% of all PocketQubes in orbit, we are at the forefront of this pioneering field, with successful missions alongside SpaceX and RocketLab.
Competitive salary: £Flexitime and casual dress policy.
Pension scheme.
Free on-site parking.
A degree in electronic engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in a technical or electronics production environment.
Expertise in electronic design, digital/analogue electronics, and PCB layout.
Practical experience in electronics testing and low-level embedded software (preferred).
A track record of managing multiple projects in high-pressure environments.
Space industry experience is desirable, but we welcome candidates with relevant commercial experience in small to medium-sized companies.