Head of Electronics Engineering

Job Description

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Travel Required:

At the start, frequently to know your team. BAU is bimonthly.

Location:

Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based).

Type:
Full time.

• Financial Reward:
  Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more.
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
• Personal Development:
  Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), employee assistance programme, discounted family health, dental insurance, eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates.
• Family and Caregiving:
  Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption, shared parental and caregiving leave.
• Inclusive Environment:
  Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements).

Looking for a people‑centric manager to empower, guide and support a team of specialist engineers. The role is 80% management, the rest technical.

Ideal background:

complex electronics domain in automotive, aerospace, space, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical technology, railway, infrastructure & transportation or aviation.

Due to reorganisation, a new UK role was created to look after a team of 15 people across two sites (Portsmouth and Stevenage). The team are subject‑matter experts in Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) components, and the effects of the radiative space environment on electronics and systems.

• Gain an in‑depth understanding of team skills and experience; engage, develop and motivate team members to ensure a high level of technical competency and professional growth.
• Champion and empower your team to achieve delivery on commitments, project integrity and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Build a trustful and inclusive work environment, actively promoting collaboration, fact‑driven decision‑making and an out‑of‑silos mindset.
• Risk Management:
  
  proactively identify, escalated, and manage risks and opportunities to protect project timelines and technical integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating non‑value‑added activities.
• Business Growth: secure the business in the short, medium and long term, contributing directly to increased profitability of Airbus.
• Stakeholder Management: act as the primary technical interface for internal and external customers regarding all topics related to EEE parts and radiation.

• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams with a focus on people development and performance management.
• Deep understanding of one of the following: electrical, electronic, electromechanical components or radiation effects on electronics in space environment.
• Experience working in international technical companies and interacting with stakeholders across the board, adapting communication style for technical, non‑technical, detailed or bigger picture scenarios.

Airbus supports personal growth with customised development solutions and flexible working arrangements (including part‑time). We will accommodate your request for flexibility and adjustments for the selection process. We are a Disability Confident Employer and provide an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 that meet the role’s minimum criteria.

Airbus Defence and Space Limited – Permanent, Professional, Leadership.

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and will never ask for monetary exchange as part of the recruitment process.