Engineering Manager – Avionics & Robotics | UAS / Unmanned Air Systems
Maidenhead, Berkshire | Competitive + Benefits
About the Opportunity
We're a specialist aerospace company focused on the development of advanced unmanned air vehicles, operating at the cutting edge of UK aviation technology. With a strong culture of in-house design and manufacturing, our engineering teams own the full product lifecycle — from concept through to production.
We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Avionics & Robotics engineering function, combining deep technical expertise with strong people leadership to drive both near-term delivery and long-term capability growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing specialist engineering leadership to a multidisciplinary team of avionics and robotics engineers, including performance management, coaching and career development
- Setting and maintaining technical standards, processes and best practices across avionics and robotics disciplines
- Guiding system architecture decisions, design trade-offs and technical problem-solving alongside principal engineers and stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace, safety and regulatory standards throughout the development lifecycle
- Leading and supporting project delivery across assigned programmes, including planning, risk management and issue resolution
- Organising and chairing design reviews and technical bid reviews
- Identifying and managing relevant business partnerships and sub-contracts
- Collaborating with product, programme and operations teams to align engineering priorities with business goals
- Building and sustaining a high-performing engineering culture centred on quality, safety and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Proven engineering experience in avionics, embedded systems and/or robotic control architectures
- Several roles held at lead or management level
- Strong grounding in systems engineering principles and lifecycle management
- Familiarity with aerospace and safety-critical standards (e.g. DO-178, DO-254, ISO, IEC)
- Confident technical decision-maker in complex, multi-disciplinary environments
- Strong communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (requires 5 years' UK residency)
Desirable:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field (Master's preferred)
- Prior experience in a functional or line-management engineering capacity
- Background in regulated or safety-critical development environments
- Programme or project delivery experience
What's On Offer
- 9-day fortnight working pattern
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Share incentive plan
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Healthcare cash plan (dental, vision, virtual GP, gym discounts)
- Company pension & sick pay
- 20 days annual leave, rising with service
- Cycle to Work scheme, EAP, Mental Health First Aiders
- Free parking, free lunch on Fridays, casual dress
To Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience via direct message or the application link below.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive team. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout our recruitment process. Due to the nature of our work, candidates will be subject to security and export control checks.