Hybrid Tech Lead: Embedded Electronics & Software (Defence)

IC Resources; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Life assurance (5x salary)

Group income protection

Pension up to 8%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to Work

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a senior technical leader to drive electronics and software projects for Defence & Security customers. You will own system architecture, guide cross‑disciplinary teams, and work with clients and government stakeholders to deliver complex solutions across the full product lifecycle.

This role requires a degree in electronics or related field, extensive experience in product development, and strong skills in embedded software, RF/high‑speed electronics, FPGA design,

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Software, Physics or a related discipline.
• Experience leading or contributing to complex product development projects.
• Strong background in Embedded Software, Electronics Design (RF/High-Speed) and FPGA Development.
• Understanding of Linux, networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of electronics and software projects.
• Drive system architecture and requirements definition.
• Work directly with clients and key stakeholders.
• Support bids, proposals and customer engagement.
• Deliver innovative solutions across the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Embedded Software

Electronics Design

FPGA Development

Linux

Networking

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electronics or Software or Physics

Job description

IC Resources is seeking a senior technical leader to drive electronics and software projects for Defence & Security customers. You will own system architecture, guide cross‑disciplinary teams, and work with clients and government stakeholders to deliver complex solutions across the full product lifecycle.

This role requires a degree in electronics or related field, extensive experience in product development, and strong skills in embedded software, RF/high‑speed electronics, FPGA design,