Engineering Manager

Most engineering manager roles sit between the work and the people. This one asks you to do both.

The team builds UAVs from concept to flight, entirely in-house. Avionics, robotics, embedded systems - the full stack, under one roof. The Engineering Manager for this discipline owns the technical direction of those capabilities, with a strong lean towards Hardware Design;
Peopl

It's a role for someone who still has strong technical opinions, but has learned that the highest-leverage thing they can do is build a team that doesn't need them for every decision.

You'll set standards, run design reviews, own partnerships and sub-contracts, and make sure what gets built is safe, compliant, and actually works.

The company is growing and holds a genuine position in defence and commercial UAV markets that few UK organisations can match. You'd be joining at a point where what you build - in terms of people and process - leaves a visible mark.

What they're looking for: A background in Hardware Design (avionics, embedded systems, or robotic control architectures), with several years in a lead or management role. UK residency for five years is required for security clearance eligibility.

What's on offer: £100,000, a 9-day fortnight, free lunch on working Fridays, healthcare cash plan (including virtual GP, dental, and vision), enhanced parental leave, a share incentive plan, and more.

If you're a strong engineer who has moved into leadership and wants to do both seriously, this is worth exploring.