Job Description
Optical Systems Functional Manager | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong package
Are you an Engineering Manager with experience within Optical Engineering teams? Do you have experience working on Space and Satellite projects? Do you want to work with an industry leading company on cutting edge projects and technologies?
Then this might just be the role for you!
Our client is looking for a dynamic and motivated Technical Manager to lead and drive the development of current and future Optical Payloads. This role balances technical expertise, team leadership, and strategic planning, ensuring successful project execution from concept to in-orbit operation.
Youll collaborate closely with Opto-Mechanical, Optical AIV, and Imaging Electronics teams, as well as Engineering and Project teams, to maintain high product quality, efficient resource management, and seamless delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and mentor Optical Systems engineers, overseeing recruitment, performance, development, and wellbeing.
2. Assess team capabilities and resource needs to ensure successful project delivery.
3. Manage workload planning, resolving resource constraints, skill gaps, and scheduling conflicts.
4. Ensure adherence to companywide engineering processes, guiding design, build, and test activities.
5. Foster technical growth within the team, ensuring high-quality outputs.<...