Engineering Manager

SeeByte Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeByte Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing software engineering teams delivering customer programmes in the autonomous maritime domain.

You will partner across internal teams and with customers, shaping technical direction, managing delivery, and driving process improvements while supporting global projects and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Development, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams within a software engineering environment.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and managing engineers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with customers and project partners.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, development practices, and delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer-facing programmes, reporting progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop engineering teams through effective line management, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Play a key role in SeeByte's Engineering Management Team, contributing to resource planning, capability development, and recruitment.
• Drive the evolution of SeeByte's engineering function through continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Support Sales and Business Development activities by providing technical expertise to scope, shape, and cost new opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teams

Autonomous systems

Security clearance

Travel flexibility

Education

Software/Engineering degree

Tools

Agile methodologies

Job description

Because of the nature of the work associated with this post, it is subject to special nationality rules and is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term "UK Nationals" excludes anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British citizen (that is, originally a foreign national).

We maintain a flexible working policy to allow for hybrid working when appropriate. Teams typically spend around 60% of their time in the office, although this may vary depending on project and business needs. At times you may need to attend the office up to 5 days per week. This role may also require some travel both within and outside the UK.

SeeByte is a global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to join our team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will have experience managing multi-disciplinary or software engineering teams and will be equally comfortable working with internal teams or external customers and partners.

Why Join SeeByte?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in robotics and autonomous systems while working for a world-respected company with an international client base.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers and roboticists developing innovative solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments. SeeByte offers an environment where you can grow and make a meaningful impact.

For more information about life at SeeByte, our employee benefits, culture, and recruitment process, please visit our Careers website.

Main purpose of the Role:

The Engineering Manager will lead and develop high-performing software engineering teams, ensuring the successful delivery of customer programmes while driving continuous improvement across the engineering function. The role combines people leadership, technical understanding, project delivery, and stakeholder management to support SeeByte's growth and the development of world-leading autonomous maritime technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer-facing programmes, reporting progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop engineering teams through effective line management, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Play a key role in SeeByte's Engineering Management Team, contributing to resource planning, capability development, and recruitment.
• Drive the evolution of SeeByte's engineering function through continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working, ensuring the organisation remains efficient, scalable, and innovative.
• Support Sales and Business Development activities by providing technical expertise to scope, shape, and cost new opportunities.

Key skills, experience and qualifications:

We recognise that great candidates may bring different combinations of skills and experience. If you meet many, but not all, of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential:

• Degree in Software Development, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience demonstrating a strong technical understanding.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams within a software engineering environment.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and managing engineers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with customers and project partners.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, development practices, and delivery methodologies.
• Collaborative and enthusiastic team player with an interest in autonomous systems and emerging technologies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer engagements, demonstrations, trials, and project delivery activities.
• Eligible to apply for UK Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• You have experience managing software teams with a focus on autonomous systems, machine learning, autonomy, simulation, or command and control systems.
• You have experience working in the Defence industry, and/or have experience with secure by design principles.
• Experience of project management, including planning, scheduling, budget management, and risk management.
• Experience delivering software projects using Agile methodologies.

You will stand out if you:

• Results-driven and accountable, with a strong focus on delivery and achieving outcomes.
• A collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships, values diverse perspectives, and works effectively across teams.
• A people developer with a proven ability to coach, grow capability, and support career development.
• Experienced in project and risk management, with a continuous improvement mindset and a track record of driving sustainable change.

At SeeByte, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and supporting employee wellbeing. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail]

All offers of employment will be conditional upon successful completion of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process and require Security Check (SC) clearance. To be eligible for full SC clearance, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last five years. In some circumstances, a minimum of three years' residence in the UK over the last five years may be accepted, subject to additional overseas checks.

As part of this process, SeeByte collects personal data as defined under UK GDPR, including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references, and Basic Disclosure information relating to unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to our Privacy Notice for further information.

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