At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product strategies and shape innovative solutions in defence technology.
- Company: Prominent player in the defence and security sector with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Up to 21% company bonus, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, and healthcare cash plan.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Influence the future of defence technology and work on cutting-edge projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronics design, strategic thinking, and strong influencing skills.
The predicted salary is between 44595 - 54505 £ per year.
Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Product Lead for the Weapons Operations Equipment Team. This permanent position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Weapon Systems products, spearheading innovative proposals for architectural solutions across a diverse product range.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the definition and delivery of product strategies
- Influence future project roadmaps, policies, and technical standards
- Ensure compliance with wider Generic Missile/Systems Architecture (GMA/GSA) strategies
- Ensure products remain cost effective, deliverable, and meet capability requirements of future customers
- Lead and shape new proposals for architectural solutions to the point of acceptance by the Project and Delivery Team
- Influence programmes and future projects to adopt the product line approach to development
- Collaborate with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with academia, SMEs, and potential suppliers
Job Requirements:
- Experience in the design and development of electronics, preferably in the defence industry with knowledge of the product sector
- Ability to understand technology and its potential uses
- Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills across peer groups and into senior management
- Demonstrated experience of defining product strategies and roadmaps
- Ability to shape new proposals for architectural solutions to acceptance
- Clear and concise engineering documentation writing and presentation skills
- British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Benefits:
- Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Flexible working: Applicants looking for flexible working arrangements are welcome
- Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
- Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cashback on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for influencing the future of defence technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Stevenage.
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