This role will lead the complex engineering heart of this scaling Deep Tech business both operationally and strategically across all engineering disciplines - Electro Optical, Mechatronic, Systems, Firmware, Materials, Hardware, Mechanical.

The Company

Autonomous Optical Sensors for the Defence Industry.

Innovative Deep Tech Scale Up

Dynamic, company with a lot of energy, passion, and ambition

Inclusive, transparent, diverse and engaging culture

The Role

Senior Engineering Leadership role with clear route to C-Suite

Lead core systems and engineering frameworks

Lead Technical Cross Functional teams

People Leadership - Training & Development, Engineering Discipline

Product Design and Implementation

Thought Leadership, Strategic Vision, Project Management, Product Management

Guide the technology roadmap, drive engineering excellence

Pioneer emerging technologies while delivering mission-critical solutions.

Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and high performance.

Oversee engineering design principles, documentation, and process optimisation to ensure efficiency and scalability.

Contribute to strategic decisions, aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives.

Manage the engineering P&L - budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation

About You

Degree in Electronics, Aerospace, Software, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Deep technical expertise in AI, optics or autonomous platforms

You will have delivered a product and dealt with consequences of decisions

15+ years experience in engineering and leadership

Previously led technical engineering and cross functional teams

Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership with strategic business contributions

Experience managing engineering budgets, with a solid understanding of P&L

Lead and support a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to be at the forefront of innovation in a close-knit, inclusive, and connected team, immersed in a dynamic startup culture.