Engineering Director — Hardware & Software Leader (Stevenage)

IC Resources; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Stevenage is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams in hardware and software. This role requires a strong technical foundation in electronics and project management skills. The selected candidate will define engineering strategies, oversee product development lifecycles, and collaborate with leadership to align technology roadmaps. Opportunities for mentoring and career development within the team will also be a key focus in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading hardware and software teams in product-based environments.
• Strong technical foundation in electronics, embedded systems, or instrumentation.
• Experience in scaling engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across electronics, software, and systems.
• Define engineering strategy, processes, and best practices to support company growth.
• Oversee product development lifecycles from concept through to production.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology roadmaps with business goals.
• Support recruitment, mentoring, and career development within the engineering function.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

A growing technology company in Stevenage is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams in hardware and software. This role requires a strong technical foundation in electronics and project management skills. The selected candidate will define engineering strategies, oversee product development lifecycles, and collaborate with leadership to align technology roadmaps. Opportunities for mentoring and career development within the team will also be a key focus in this dynamic position.