Director of Engineering

Job description

Scale our engineering power without losing our edge – shape the future of advanced radar technology. As our Director of Engineering, you lead the operational transformation and rapid scale-up of our largest division. You co-own the engineering strategy with our CTO, taking full ownership of executing our annual plan, departmental budgets, and operational excellence. Working alongside our Management Team, you empower domain heads across software, hardware, RF, system engineering, and SVVT to deliver world-class 3D 360° radar systems. You turn strategic decisions into scalable processes while keeping our high-performance culture thriving. What you'll do Annual plan execution and governance: Take full operational accountability for executing the annual Engineering Business Plan. Drive release targets, manage R&D OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and safeguard division health Strategic partnership and scaling: Co-own the technology roadmap with the CTO and translate it into operational goals. Lead the expansion of Engineering from 100 to 200+ FTEs, establishing robust systems engineering frameworks Domain leadership and empowerment: Direct and empower heads of Software, Hardware, RF, System Engineering, and SVVT. Guide teams on a rolling next-quarter operational horizon to maintain high velocity and quality Program delivery and integration: Oversee multi-disciplinary programs combining hardware, embedded software, micro-Doppler AI, and signal processing. Ensure seamless cross-functional synergy for on-time, high-quality product releases Technical talent acquisition and development: Partner with Talent Acquisition to build and execute large-scale recruitment strategies. Invest in continuous learning, career growth, and knowledge sharing across specialized radar domains Executive alignment and academic ties: Deliver transparent reporting on division health, program risks, and key milestones to the Board. Nurture long-term partnerships with leading knowledge institutes across Europe What you bring 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with 5+ years in a senior executive role Proven track record scaling complex, multi-disciplinary engineering divisions from scale-up to mature organizations Demonstrated experience co-owning strategy and managing multi-million R&D budgets alongside C-level peers Strong background in combined hardware and software environm…