Passenger Verification Eng Mgr

Raytheon Technologies; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for an experienced engineer to lead the development and delivery of biometric identity products. This role involves defining the engineering strategy, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring seamless integration with airport systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and expertise in cloud-native architectures. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Medical Insurance

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Pension Scheme (2:1 match up to 10%)

25 days vacation plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with complex software/hardware or identity systems.
• 3–5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Proven record of integrating hardware and software in aviation environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap for the biometric identity product line.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to build scalable solutions.
• Ensure robust integration with airport systems.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

AI/ML integration

Biometrics (face/iris/fingerprint)

Stakeholder management

DevSecOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

MBA

Tools

AWS

CI/CD tools

Job description

Role summary

Own the engineering strategy and delivery for Collins Aerospace’s passenger identity products (biometric verification and clearance across kiosk, bag‑drop, security, and boarding). You’ll lead a multi‑disciplinary team to build scalable, secure, low‑latency solutions that integrate seamlessly with airport and airline systems worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Strategy & roadmap: Define and execute the engineering roadmap for the biometric identity product line—cloud architecture, face / iris modules, enrollment workflows, and integrations across the airport journey.
• Technical leadership: Make architecture decisions that meet targets for scalability, reliability, security, and sub‑second latency.
• Team leadership: Hire, mentor, and grow software, AI / ML, cloud, embedded / hardware, systems integration, and test engineers; create a high‑ownership, delivery‑driven culture.
• SDLC ownership: Run requirements, design, development, V&V, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance with strong metrics and change control.
• Cross‑functional partnership: Translate market and customer needs with Product, UX, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success into clear, testable deliverables.
• Ecosystem integration: Ensure robust integration with DCS / PSS, CUPPS / vMUSE / CUSS, self‑service bag‑drop, security gates, and e‑gates / boarding gates.
• Cloud & global scale: Implement and operate cloud‑native infrastructure (preferably AWS) for multi‑tenant, multi‑airline, multi‑region deployments and localization.
• Quality & DevSecOps: Establish CI / CD, test automation, observability, SLOs / SLAs, and certification readiness; enforce DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices.
• Security & privacy: Partner with cybersecurity, identity / privacy, and data governance to ensure regulatory compliance, secure template storage, auditability, and risk mitigation.
• Commercial enablement: Manage budget, resource planning, and partner / vendor relationships (sensors, biometric SDKs); support bids, proposals, trials, and customer deployments.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical / Systems Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus.
• 8+ years delivering complex software / hardware or identity systems; 3–5+ years leading engineering teams and programs.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native architecture (AWS preferred), identity management, and biometrics (face / iris / fingerprint) or adjacent CV / digital identity domains.
• Proven record integrating hardware + software (sensors, embedded, and back‑end services) at scale in aviation, airport, security, or other high‑reliability environments.
• Deep familiarity with CI / CD, DevSecOps, automation, agile delivery, and KPI‑driven execution.
• Strong systems thinking across software, hardware, networks, and airport / airline operations.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder skills; credible with C‑level customer audiences.
• Willingness to travel to airport sites, customer labs, and industry events.

Preferred qualifications

• Domain experience in airport passenger processing (CUPPS, CUSS, DCS, gates).
• Knowledge of biometric / identity standards (ICAO, IATA, ISO).
• Global deployment expertise (multi‑region cloud, multi‑tenant, localization).
• Experience with face / iris media pipelines and ML / AI verification workflows.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for airports / critical infrastructure.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Fantastic Pension Scheme which operates as a 2 : 1 match up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• 25 days vacation plus bank holidays plus the ability to buy / sell 5 days per year
• Flexible working
• Employee selectable top up benefits
• And so much more!