We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to take technical leadership of a growing UK engineering business developing advanced hardware and software systems for demanding applications.
This is an opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys being close to the technology, bringing together hardware, software and systems engineering to deliver complex products.
We’re particularly interested in people who have worked on significant engineering development programmes but would welcome the opportunity to step away from larger corporate structures and have greater ownership over technical decisions, engineering direction and delivery.
Skills & Experience
- Strong technical leadership experience across complex engineering development programmes
- Deep understanding of hardware, software and systems integration
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects from development through to integration and testing
- Ability to provide technical direction across different engineering disciplines
- Strong systems engineering and problem-solving background
- Comfortable making technical decisions and managing engineering trade-offs
- Experience working within defence, aerospace or similarly complex engineering environments
- Comfortable operating in a smaller, less structured environment and building engineering capability as the business grows
- Previous experience with MBDA, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Thales or similar engineering organisations
- Experience developing complex defence systems or integrated electronic products
- Technical leadership across embedded software, electronics and systems engineering
- Experience establishing engineering processes, development methodologies and technical governance
- Previous experience in a startup, SME or early-stage engineering business
- Background in systems architecture, integration, verification or qualification
Additional Information
- Permanent, full-time position
- Salary & bonuses competitive, to be discussed over initial chat
- Bristol-based role – Hybrid with flexibility (3 days on site)
- Senior leadership position with significant technical ownership
- Opportunity to shape engineering capability, processes and technical direction from an early stage
- Scope for salary growth as the business develops
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Head of Engineering employer: SR2
Join a forward-thinking engineering company in Woking, where your contributions as a Senior Electronics Engineer will directly impact the development of cutting-edge technology for industrial and autonomous applications. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and significant investment in innovation, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to take ownership of your projects. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and offers a clear path for career advancement.
