Head of Technical Engineering

Head of Technical Engineering

Location: YorkJob type: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday. Flexible start/finish times of 7:00‑9:00 a.m. and 3:00‑5:00 p.m. Hybrid working considered after probation for up to 2 days per week.Salary: £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 specialised engineering function operating on a global stage.

Key responsibilities

• 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

About you

• Degree (or equivalent) with deep expertise in RF & 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

Benefits

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

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must –

• 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

Closing date is 27/06/26

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