Head of Embedded Electronics & Systems Engineering

Capgemini; Sydney; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth programs

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced leader to drive the growth of its Embedded Electronics capability. You will lead, mentor and develop the team across electronics, embedded firmware and systems engineering, aligning resources with project needs and driving technical excellence.

This role emphasizes delivery governance, risk management and client engagement, with flexible work options and a focus on engineering standards, quality and growth of capability within

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building and leading high‑performing engineering teams.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes.
• Mentoring engineers and growing technical capability within a consulting and product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Sydney's Embedded Electronics capability across Electronics, Embedded Firmware and Systems Engineering.
• Drive technical excellence and continuous improvement across the capability.
• Manage team utilisation, resource planning and forecasting to support delivery objectives.
• Work with project managers and technical leaders to align resources with project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across new product development programs.
• Guide technical decision‑making, architecture development and design reviews.
• Support delivery teams in managing technical risks and resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Promote engineering best practice across electronics, embedded firmware and systems development.
• Support multidisciplinary product development programs involving electronics, firmware, software, mechanical engineering and industrial design.
• Contribute to project planning, estimation and delivery execution activities.
• Support project delivery performance through effective risk management and resource allocation.
• Assist with proposals, statements of work, engineering estimates and client presentations.
• Support business development activities and strategic growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, quality systems and engineering standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Capgemini Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced leader to drive the growth of its Embedded Electronics capability. You will lead, mentor and develop the team across electronics, embedded firmware and systems engineering, aligning resources with project needs and driving technical excellence.

This role emphasizes delivery governance, risk management and client engagement, with flexible work options and a focus on engineering standards, quality and growth of capability within