Senior Manager Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development

Senior Manager, UK – Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development

We are seeking a senior United Kingdom defense leader to establish and scale our in-region defense systems presence as we expand from semiconductor components into complete subsystems and solutions across radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomous platforms, and precision sensing technologies.

This individual will serve as the senior Aerospace & Defense representative for the UK and play a critical role in shaping our long‑term growth strategy across the region.

• Develop and execute the Aerospace & Defense growth strategy across the United Kingdom.
• Align regional initiatives with global semiconductor and subsystem roadmaps.
• Identify priority national defense programs and funding opportunities.
• Serve as senior executive representative to UK customers and government stakeholders.

• Lead the establishment of a customer‑facing collaboration and support laboratory in the UK.
• Stand up secure IT and export‑controlled infrastructure.
• Execute ADI defense engagement model for ecosystem collaboration.
• Oversee catalyst operations, budget, and local execution in a matrixed environment.

• Establish relationships with ministries of defense, primes, and subsystem integrators.
• Identify co‑funded R&D programs and public‑private partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with national security and export control requirements.
• Scale responsibly while maintaining operational excellence.

• Build trusted relationships with defense ministries and funding bodies.
• Partner with universities, research institutions, and innovation clusters.
• Position the company as a long‑term UK defense systems partner.

• UK national eligible for required security clearances.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in UK aerospace or defense.
• Proven track record of building and scaling organizations or regional operations.
• Established network across UK defense ecosystems.

• Strong technical background in radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomy, or precision sensing.
• Experience operating in classified and export‑controlled environments.
• Prior experience standing up R&D centers or collaboration labs.
• Familiarity with UK defense funding mechanisms and multinational programs.

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a United Kingdom defense systems presence  will shape regional strategy, influence next‑generation architectures, and establish a long‑term footprint in one of the world’s most important defense markets.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type:
Experienced

Required Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days