R&D Team Leader The R&D Team Leader will manage a team of R&D engineers, physicists, & Subject Matter Experts to deliver both internal and customer funded R&D programmes. They will provide support, guidance and expertise (directly and via the team) to internal project teams, business development teams, as well as via consultancy to third parties. Location : Wimborne, UK Your Challenge: Deliver both internal and customer-funded (UK & international) R&D programmes, both directly and through team management. Line manage scientific and R&D technical team. Directly support & manage resourcing for resolution of project technical issues within Engineering. Early technical engagement with customers, supporting the business development functions, and support technical handover from development to delivery. Work with Business Development, R&D and consultancy functions to produce & present R&D papers and other material internationally on Ultra’s developments, capabilities and solutions. Drafting R&D proposals and supporting generation of annual R&D programmes of work. To carry out all work ethically, safely and in accordance with the relevant standards and best practice within the nuclear industry. Advising or mentoring junior team members, including graduates and apprentices. Contribution to ongoing development and improvement of engineering/business processes. What You Bring: Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally, full driving license, ability to obtain security clearance up to SC level at a minimum. An applied science/engineering degree (or equivalent level of experience in an engineering/scientific role). Experience within a regulated industry (e.g. Nuclear, pharmaceutical, Aerospace, etc.) Management of multi-disciplinary engineering and/or scientific teams Knowledge and/or implementation experience in at least one of the following areas would be advantageous, but not required Radiation/Medical Physics and/or Metrology, Nuclear engineering, Material science/engineering, Product development/NPI High level of computer literacy (Office incl. Excel & data analysis) Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant institution would be an advantage. Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of technical and business disciplines Ability to work with multiple tasks, set priorities and make decisions. Good presentation, oral and written communication skills. Experience with government funding applications would be an advantage, but not a requirement. Familiarity with nuclear regulatory environments outside the UK and US would be an advantage, but not a requirement. Who We Are Unit Ultra Energy is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority. LI-TR1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.