Chief Electronic Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead engineering excellence and innovation. The role involves strategic leadership, driving high-performing teams, and ensuring technical success on major defence projects. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the Defence sector and a strong background in Electronic and Electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in the Defence sector is required.
• Technical expertise in Electronic and Electrical engineering is essential.
• Ability to mentor and foster an inclusive culture within teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide a team of engineers to drive innovation.
• Ensure engineering quality and governance across project lifecycles.
• Champion emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Job description

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As a Chief Engineer, you will take a strategic leadership role in advancing the engineering excellence across their portfolio and shape the future direction of the Electronic and Electrical function.

You will be a key person that will drive innovation, lead high-performing teams, and ensure technical success from concept through to delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major defence projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive culture.
• Support recruitment, capability development, and resource planning aligned with current and future project demands.
• Provide governance, drive process improvements, and ensure engineering quality across project lifecycles.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineers, technical leads, and production teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Champion emerging technologies, industry best practices, and continuous learning within the team.
• Ensure all engineering outputs consider manufacturability, supportability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support regulatory, export control, and partner engagement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership and experience within the Defence sector.
• Technical expertise in Electronic and Electrical engineering.
• Strategic thinker with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Track record of delivering robust engineering governance and operational excellence.
• Passion for innovation, mentoring, and fostering an inclusive team culture.
• Resilience in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Eligible to obtain appropriate security clearance.