Head of Engineering - Avionics Division Buckinghamshire On-site with some flexibility Company Our client is an internationally renowned engineering company and recognised global leader in the design and manufacture of sophisticated electronic solutions for the aerospace and defence industries. Their core competencies encompass advanced antenna systems, microwave and radio frequency technologies and electronic warfare capabilities. The UK company has 3 autonomous business units, all of which have their own engineering, operations and sales teams. Driven by innovation, they deliver bespoke solutions tailored to the demanding requirements of its international clientele. The role – Head of Engineering (Avionics) The Head of Engineering is ultimately responsible for the delivery of a significant portfolio of avionics products across all stages of the development life cycle. Leading a team of c. 35 technically excellent engineers (predominantly focussed on R&D of new products), the Head of Engineering will encourage a culture of “intellectual curiosity” and a sense of “ownership”. Building a team for success now and also readying it for a significant ramp up in operations, through upskilling and continuous improvement of people and processes. Put simply, the key aspects of the role are people leader; planner; problem-solver; technical expert and big decision maker. Ideal professional profile Our client wishes to appoint the best possible person – this will be determined by their leadership and organisational skills, plus their commerciality. The company knows the best experienced engineer may need to come from a sector other than aerospace. The new Head of Engineering will be: • A commercially savvy, ambitious, collaborative, team player • A natural problem solver, proven operations leader and excellent planner • A very strong communicator to people at all levels of the company, and with key clients • Possess or able to attain security clearance, willing to travel internationally (maybe 6 trips per year) Remuneration Basic salary from £100,000 (potentially more with exceptional experience) £7,700 car allowance bonus benefits Office location The role is based at Head office in Buckinghamshire and the new Head of Engineering will be expected to be on site a minimum of 4 days per week - 5 days is preferred. Some international travel will be required to meet with clients (predominantly in the US). Opportunity This is an exciting professional opportunity, an “accelerator role”, for a proven engineering leader to a join globally renowned company with an fantastic reputation. Excellence is well rewarded at the business and across the wider group, and any ambitious Head of Engineering can expect further career progression for successful delivery and leadership of the Avionics Engineering team. Our client is proud of its commercial and collegiate corporate culture - one that encourages intellectual curiosity and rewards its leaders with regular opportunities to broaden their experience and expertise.