Technology Lead, Electronics and Software – Defence and Security

Job description

Introduction summary We are on the lookout for a talented and ambitious Technical Specialist/Lead to join our Security and Defence, Systems and Technology team here in Cambridge, UK. The role is within the Defence & Security Business Unit that undertakes the development of innovative new products across the entire product life cycle. The role will be primarily technical development for our defence and security clients within UK government, although there will be scope to get involved in a variety of projects for our commercial and wider public sector clients. Projects typically consist of early concept work, through prototype manufacture, to new product introduction, often surmounting considerable technical challenges as we push the boundary of what is possible. We combine highly creative lateral thinking with excellent technical skills and we’re looking for broad defence and security industry experience to help us form powerful development teams. What we can offer We can offer you variety, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment buzzing with the excitement of innovation that is having a real effect on people’s lives. The projects you will be involved in will typically be highly complex, spanning the entire product development lifecycle. You will take responsibility for delivering the technical aspects of a project or workstream, working within multi-disciplinary teams of talented engineers, scientists, and designers in delivering novel products and services to market for a wide variety of clients. You will always have the support of experienced Programme Managers and Technical Authorities ready to guide you towards more complex projects as your career develops. We believe that a supportive environment is the way to bring the best out of each other. We will actively promote your progression and provide you with the opportunity to take on increasingly challenging tasks. Your specific responsibilities will vary according to your expertise but are likely to include: Working on the detailed, day-to-day, technical implementation of projects across a variety of applications, likely with a significant amount of S&T (Science and Technology) or Research and Development content Technical leadership of the delivery of projects that solve complex, multi-disciplinary technical challenges, potentially across multi-office teams Capturing technical product requirem…