Head of Product - Engineering

Head Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a strategic tech leader to drive the architecture and delivery of mission-critical software solutions in the space industry. This role involves leading a high-performing engineering team, implementing best practices in Agile and DevOps, and championing technical excellence. With exciting projects and cutting-edge technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of space software solutions while enjoying flexible working arrangements and great benefits. If you are passionate about driving innovation and technical excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Great benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in product engineering teams.
• Expertise in C, Java, embedded systems, and real-time software.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture, development, and deployment strategies.
• Implement best practices in Agile, DevOps, and QA.

Skills

Leadership

C Programming

Java

Embedded Systems

Real-time Software

Agile Methodologies

DevOps

Quality Assurance

Technical Excellence

Innovation

Job description

Principal Consultant at Head Resourcing - Recruiting UK based technical talent

Head of Product Engineering – Lead Innovation in Space Software!

Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

Are you a strategic tech leader with a passion for cutting-edge software? My client is looking for a Head of Product Engineering to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of mission-critical software solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of innovative space software solutions
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team
• Work with industry pioneers at the forefront of technology
• Enjoy flexible working, great benefits, and career growth

What You’ll Do

• Lead software architecture, development, and deployment strategies
• Implement best practices in Agile, DevOps, and QA for high-performance products
• Drive collaboration across Product, Sales, and Customer Support teams
• Champion technical excellence and innovation in a commercially driven environment

What You Bring

• Proven leadership experience in product engineering teams
• Expertise in C & Java, embedded systems, and real-time software
• Deep understanding of distributed architectures & complex systems
• A passion for driving technical excellence and innovation

Exciting projects. Cutting-edge tech. A company that values your impact.

Apply now and shape the future of our client’s endeavours!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development