Role: Hardware Team Lead / Head of Electronics Location: West London Salary: Competitive As a senior leader, you will drive the strategic and operational success of the Electronic & Electrical Engineering function. Your role will focus on fostering technical innovation, enhancing team collaboration, and delivering essential engineering solutions. Core Leadership Responsibilities: Team Development & Leadership: Manage and mentor the Electronic & Electrical Engineering team, overseeing career progression, performance reviews, and professional development. Promote a high-performance, inclusive culture. Resource Planning & Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment efforts and ensure projects are staffed with highly qualified personnel while balancing team utilisation against budget constraints. Technical Excellence & Governance: Implement and refine engineering processes, enforce best practices, and uphold strong technical governance across all projects. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other functional leaders to align resources, drive efficiencies, and ensure seamless project execution. Project & Bid Support: Contribute to technical strategy, provide expertise in project estimation, and ensure engineering initiatives align with business objectives. Innovation & Future Readiness: Drive advancements in emerging capabilities such as electrical architecture and product security. Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes. Regulatory & Compliance Leadership: Support compliance with export regulations and cybersecurity standards. Design for Excellence: Ensure engineering outputs optimise manufacturability, supportability, and lifecycle cost, working closely with production teams to meet cost and efficiency targets. Key Skills & Attributes: Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, fostering innovation and professional growth. Technical Authority: Deep expertise in Electronic & Electrical engineering, particularly in sonar and naval systems, with the ability to guide teams and maintain strategic oversight. Strategic Visionary: Strong ability to align engineering functions with business growth, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping long-term roadmaps. Customer-Focused: Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring security, reliability, and supportability requirements are met. Continuous Improvement Champion: Encourages innovation and process enhancements to drive product excellence and efficiency. Operational Excellence: Strong governance and project management skills, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Resilient & Adaptable: Comfortable handling multiple priorities, solving complex challenges, and thriving in high-pressure environments. People-Centric Approach: Prioritises employee engagement and retention, fostering a motivated and collaborative team culture. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. 9 years of experience in complex engineering environments. 1 years in a leadership role. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance if required. Benefits Flexible work arrangements Early Friday finishes, time-off-in-lieu, and annual bonuses. Holiday buy/sell and Christmas shutdown. Comprehensive pension scheme Health, dental, and critical illness plans. Discounts, life insurance, and a reward hub