Software Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and security is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Farnborough. The role involves leading software teams, ensuring engineering excellence, and collaborating with internal and external partners. Candidates should have a strong background in software development and leadership, with a focus on Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in production grade software.
• Experience leading and coaching teams.
• Strong business understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design responsibility for software engineering.
• Lead and coach multiple software teams.
• Manage recruitment and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Agile Methodology

Communication

Customer Focus

Education

Professional or postgraduate qualifications

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Software Engineering Manager, Farnborough

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Farnborough, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

You will be part of Sensor Systems UK, working in the Farnborough office.

We are looking for a leader with passion for our products and a strong belief in the competence and commitment from our employees. We are a diverse group of professionals and our work culture and organisation values everybody's opinion - these differences set the conditions for our competitive advantage.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for all Software Engineering in the office. Your main areas of responsibilities will be:

Design responsibility

Lead and coach multiple software teams

Constantly strive for SW Engineering excellence and a culture of learning

Cooperation and interactions with both external and internal partners

Responsibility for recruitment and budgets.

Cooperation with our office in Sweden

Skills and Experience:

Knowledge and experience in production grade software.

Professional experience within software development.

Experience of leading and coaching people and a genuine interest to develop organisations, teams and people.

Strong business understanding and customer focus.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Appropriate professional or postgraduate qualifications.

Agile methodology experience.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.