Head of Engineering/Technical Director (Electronics)

Coda Octopus Martech Limited; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Leadership role in engineeringstrategy

Job summary

Coda Octopus Martech Ltd. is seeking an exceptional Engineering Leader/Director to head the design, development and manufacture of advanced electronic and electro-mechanical systems for high-profile defence, aerospace and medical clients.

The role combines technical leadership with commercial acumen, focusing on strategy, innovation and delivering projects from concept through to manufacture and customer acceptance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (e.g., Engineering Director, Head of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager).
• Strong background in design and manufacture of electronic/electro-mechanical systems and test solutions.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, medical or similarly regulated tech sectors.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams, including electronics, software, systems, mechanical and test engineering.
• Lead the design, development and manufacture of complex electronic products, systems and test solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements, operational challenges and business objectives.
• Translate customer needs into innovative, practical and commercially viable technical solutions.
• Develop compelling technical proposals, statements of work, cost estimates and project plans.
• Support business development activities, including customer presentations, bid reviews and technical workshops.
• Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and adoption of best engineering practices across the organisation.
• Oversee engineering governance, risk management, compliance and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure efficient product industrialisation and production.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and industry stakeholders.
• Mentor, develop and inspire engineering leaders and technical specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Electronics engineering

Systems engineering

Customer engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Job description

Head of Engineering/Technical Director (Electronics)

Head of Engineering/Technical Director (Electronics)

Electronic and Electromechanical Systems, Products & Test Solutions Coda Octopus Martech Ltd.

Location: Weymouth, Dorset Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Engineering Leader/Director to spearhead the design, development and manufacture of advanced electronic and electro-mechanical systems, products and test solutions for a portfolio of high-profile customers operating within the defence, aerospace, medical and other highly regulated industries.

This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a technically gifted individual who combines deep engineering expertise with innovation and creativity, alongside outstanding commercial awareness, customer engagement skills and the ability to inspire and develop high-performing engineering teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping technical strategy, driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects from concept through to manufacture and customer acceptance.

About Us

Coda Octopus Martech Ltd. (Martech) is part of the Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ: CODA), an international technology company specialising in advanced engineering, electronic systems and innovative sensing technologies for demanding applications in subsea, defence, and aerospace. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the Group combines world-leading product innovation with specialist engineering services, supporting customers from concept and design through to manufacture, integration and lifecycle support. www.codaoctopusgroup.com

Coda Octopus Group comprises several highly respected subsidiaries, including Coda Octopus Engineering, Martech, Coda Octopus Products, and Precision Acoustics. Together, these businesses deliver rugged electronic systems, mission-critical defence solutions, advanced sonar and subsea technologies, ultrasound measurement systems, and bespoke engineering services to major global customers. Flagship technologies include Echoscope, our world-leading 3D real-time imaging sonar and the DAVD diver vision system. With decades of technical expertise and a reputation for innovation, Coda Octopus companies help solve complex engineering challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams, including electronics, software, systems, mechanical and test engineering.
• Lead the design, development and manufacture of complex electronic products, systems and test solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements, operational challenges and business objectives.
• Translate customer needs into innovative, practical and commercially viable technical solutions.
• Develop compelling technical proposals, statements of work, cost estimates and project plans.
• Support business development activities, including customer presentations, bid reviews and technical workshops.
• Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and adoption of best engineering practices across the organisation.
• Oversee engineering governance, risk management, compliance and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure efficient product industrialisation and production.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and industry stakeholders.
• Mentor, develop and inspire engineering leaders and technical specialists.

About You

You will be a highly accomplished engineering leader with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions for demanding applications.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, such as Engineering Director, Head of Engineering, Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager.
• Strong background in the design and manufacture of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, products and test solutions.
• Demonstrable experience working within defence, aerospace, medical or similarly regulated technology sectors.
• Outstanding customer-facing skills with the ability to build credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to interpret customer requirements and develop innovative technical proposals and solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting bids, quotations and business development activities.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
• Strong systems-thinking approach with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and engineering teams simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (must be a UK national/British citizen, preferably not dual nationality).
• 15+ years’ experience in electronic design.
• Experience with safety-critical and mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to defence, and aerospace sectors.
• Experience in product lifecycle management and new product introduction (NPI).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to innovate and lead the development of innovative technologies for world-class customers.
• A highly collaborative and technically ambitious working environment.
• Significant influence on engineering strategy and company growth.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.