Hardware Engineering Manager - Electronics in Glasgow

Hardware Engineering Manager – Electronics

The role is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom with a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

About Thales

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short‑range systems to extended protection across the entire battle‑space. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for employees to learn and develop their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the hardware development cycle, ensuring alignment with project and system requirements.
• Customise the hardware engineering environment, including processes, practices, and tools.
• Allocate tasks among team members, prioritise work, and manage day‑to‑day activity.
• Participate in the development of system architecture and allocation of functions to hardware components.
• Occasionally act as Work Package Manager, generating bids and estimates.
• Provide technical direction to the team, managing challenges and risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (systems, mechanical, software, safety) to develop optimal solutions.
• Develop junior team members, propose improvements, and review peer work.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in hardware development and engineering management.
• Strong understanding of the hardware life‑cycle from requirements to verification.
• Excellent leadership, team management, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with CAD/EDA tools such as Cadence or Mentor Graphics.
• Experience from bid/concept through to system integration and support.
• Ability to influence design approaches and technologies.
• Experience advising, supporting and auditing multiple projects and resources.
• Contribution to defining policies and guidelines for the business unit.

Desirable Attributes

• Product knowledge of lasers and cameras.
• Passion for continuous learning and keeping up to date with electronics engineering advances.
• Knowledge of the Chorus 2.0 Design, Develop and Qualify lifecycle or equivalent ISO 9001 compliant system.
• Level 6 Qualification in a hardware engineering discipline (e.g., BEng(Hons) Electronics).

What We Can Offer

Market‑leading training, development and experiences, mentorship and coaching by industry leaders. Internal mobility priority and a diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Hybrid working – 3 days in Glasgow office, 2 days remote. Flexibility for part‑time hours, job sharing, home working and start/finish time adjustment.

Security Clearance

SC clearance required; current clearance advantageous. Successful applicant will obtain and maintain SC clearance. Baseline and Security Clearance evidence will be requested as per UK Security Vetting procedures.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Thales is an equal‑opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral to success and we provide an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process with reasonable adjustments for neuro‑diverse or disabled applicants.

Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom