At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in building UAVs from concept to flight, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading UK organisation in the defence and commercial UAV markets.
- Benefits: £100,000 salary, 9-day fortnight, free lunch Fridays, and healthcare cash plan.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping both technology and team dynamics.
- Qualifications: Experience in Hardware Design and leadership roles required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 100000 £ per year.
Most engineering manager roles sit between the work and the people. This one asks you to do both.
The team builds UAVs from concept to flight, entirely in-house.
Avionics, robotics, embedded systems - the full stack, under one roof.
The Engineering Manager for this discipline owns the technical direction of those capabilities, with a strong lean towards Hardware Design; Peopl
It's a role for someone who still has strong technical opinions, but has learned that the highest-leverage thing they can do is build a team that doesn't need them for every decision.
You'll set standards, run design reviews, own partnerships and sub-contracts, and make sure what gets built is safe, compliant, and actually works.
The company is growing and holds a genuine position in defence and commercial UAV markets that few UK organisations can match.
You'd be joining at a point where what you build - in terms of people and process - leaves a visible mark.
What they're looking for
A background in Hardware Design (avionics, embedded systems, or robotic control architectures), with several years in a lead or management role.
UK residency for five years is required for security clearance eligibility.
What's on offer
£100,000, a 9-day fortnight, free lunch on working Fridays, healthcare cash plan (including virtual GP, dental, and vision), enhanced parental leave, a share incentive plan, and more.
If you're a strong engineer who has moved into leadership and wants to do both seriously, this is worth exploring.
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SR2 is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration in the heart of Edinburgh. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in government digital transformation projects. Our flexible part-time role allows for a balanced work-life integration while contributing to significant public sector initiatives.
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