Chief Engineer

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking an exceptional Chief Engineer to guide their Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) department. The APNT business has a distinguished track record in producing GPS Anti-Jam and Anti-Spoofing technology for diverse applications in land, sea, and air. This permanent position emphasises technical governance and engineering delivery from the initial concept through to product end-of-life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure technical integrity of programme work products, including safety assessments, requirement definition, architecture, interface definition, and product certification
• Balance technical, cost, and schedule risks
• Chair review boards such as risk reviews, failure reviews, and design reviews
• Act as the primary technical contact for APNT with key stakeholders, including customers and suppliers
• Provide clear technical leadership, balancing performance with cost and schedule objectives
• Engage in technical problem solving in development and manufacturing domains
• Motivate and coach Engineering team members, setting clear technical expectations
• Support the definition of technology strategy, roadmaps, and product offerings
• Assist in the development of bids and proposals for new products
• Mentor engineers for technical leadership
• Champion process maturity and continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject
• Strong technical background in mission-critical equipment design, qualification, and certification, including relevant assurance processes and military standards
• Significant experience in technical leadership across the engineering lifecycle, including Systems, Electronics, Software, Mechanical, Reliability, and Manufacturing Engineering
• Knowledge of the APNT market, including key customers, equipment suppliers, and stakeholders
• Proven communication skills, adept at navigating senior stakeholders in business and industry
• Track record of strong engineering leadership, delivering results through structured problem solving
• Highly dependable, autonomous, and results-oriented approach
• Holder, or ability to achieve, SC Clearance
• On the path to achieving, or have already achieved, Chartered Engineer status
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe, and the US

About Our Client:

Our client is invested in the British workforce and the advancement of UK technology. They employ over 2,000 people in the UK, with operations in several locations and customer sites across the country, as well as remote working practices. As a major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, they continue to invest in research and development to support innovation and technological advances in Weapons & Sensors, Cyber, Space & Training.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Access to various learning and development resources

If you are a dedicated Chief Engineer with experience in the aerospace sector looking for a new opportunity to lead and innovate within the defence and security industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's prestigious and dynamic team.