Head of Technical Engineering

Location:

York

Job type:
Permanent

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible start/finish times of 7am–9am and 3pm–5pm. Hybrid working considered after probation for up to 2 days per week.

Salary: GBP 80,000 per annum + 10% bonus.

Are you an experienced RF/Microwave Engineering Leader? We have an opportunity to take ownership of the technical direction for a highly specialized engineering function operating on a global stage.

As Head of Technical Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the organisation's RF and Microwave engineering strategy. As part of the site leadership team, you will define architecture, champion engineering governance, and lead a talented multi‑discipline engineering group.

• Lead and develop the technical engineering team, providing hands‑on guidance to RF/MW design engineers and nurturing a strong design culture.
• Set technical vision, architecture and long‑term technology roadmap.
• Oversee modelling, simulation, prototyping and verification across all RF/MW products.
• Drive concept development, feasibility assessments and technical input for customer proposals.
• Manage engineering risks, budgets, schedules and technical reviews.
• Maintain high‑quality engineering processes, providing technical assurance and resolving design challenges.
• Support customer‑facing technical decisions, design reviews and progress updates.

• Degree (or equivalent) with deep expertise in RF and Microwave Engineering.
• Proven leadership experience in engineering management, system engineering and technical governance.
• Strategic mindset with experience delivering engineering improvement initiatives.
• Extensive hands‑on background in RF/MW filter design across multiple topologies.
• Advanced capability in filter synthesis, modelling, simulation and analytical tools.
• Confident contributor to high‑level technical design reviews and architecture decisions.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.

• Competitive salary plus bonus.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discount platform.
• Pension.
• Company events.

• Be a UK or NATO citizen with full right to work in the UK.
• Be willing to work within the defence sector.
• Be able to sign the Official Secrets Act and complete BPSS security clearance.