Senior Technical Director

1 week ago


Essex, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Engineer to lead our Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) department. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in mission-critical equipment design, qualification, and certification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure technical integrity of programme work products, including safety assessments, requirement definition, architecture, interface definition, and product certification
  • Balance technical, cost, and schedule risks
  • Chair review boards such as risk reviews, failure reviews, and design reviews
  • Act as the primary technical contact for APNT with key stakeholders, including customers and suppliers
  • Provide clear technical leadership, balancing performance with cost and schedule objectives
  • Engage in technical problem solving in development and manufacturing domains
  • Motivate and coach Engineering team members, setting clear technical expectations
  • Support the definition of technology strategy, roadmaps, and product offerings
  • Assist in the development of bids and proposals for new products
  • Mentor engineers for technical leadership
  • Champion process maturity and continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject
  • Strong technical background in mission-critical equipment design, qualification, and certification, including relevant assurance processes and military standards
  • Significant experience in technical leadership across the engineering lifecycle, including Systems, Electronics, Software, Mechanical, Reliability, and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Knowledge of the APNT market, including key customers, equipment suppliers, and stakeholders
  • Proven communication skills, adept at navigating senior stakeholders in business and industry
  • Track record of strong engineering leadership, delivering results through structured problem solving
  • Highly dependable, autonomous, and results-oriented approach
  • Holder, or ability to achieve, SC Clearance
  • On the path to achieving, or have already achieved, Chartered Engineer status
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe, and the US

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading defence and security company with a strong commitment to innovation and technological advancement. They employ over 2,000 people in the UK and have operations in several locations across the country.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Access to various learning and development resources


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