Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager - DG Partnership Ltd : Job Details

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? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, leading talented teams to create innovative solutions?

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager to join Alba Orbital Ltd and lead our Engineering Design Team.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About Our Company

Alba Orbital Ltd is the world’s leading PocketQube satellite manufacturer and launcher. 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.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary: £40,000 to £44,000 per year.
• Employee share options.
• Flexitime and casual dress policy.
• Pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

The Person

We’re looking for someone with:

• 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).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• A track record of managing multiple projects in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Experience: Space industry experience is desirable, but we welcome candidates with relevant commercial experience in small to medium-sized companies.

Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. For exceptional candidates, sponsorship may be considered. Please note that some roles at Alba Orbital are subject to security and export control restrictions.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming the future of space technology.