Technology Lead, Electronics and Software (Defence Role)

IC Resources; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance (5x salary)

Group income protection

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday buy scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free breakfast and lunch

Flexible working hours

Job summary

IC Resources in the United Kingdom is seeking a technical leader to guide electronics, software and systems projects for Defence & Security customers. You will drive system architecture, define requirements and work closely with engineers, scientists and government stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

The role requires a degree in Electronics, Software or a related discipline, with proven leadership on complex product development. Security clearance eligibility is desirable.

Qualifications

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

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 Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Software

Tools

VHDL/Verilog

Modeling tools

Job description

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced electronics, software and systems solutions for Defence & Security customers. You'll provide technical leadership across complex product development projects, working closely with engineers, scientists and government stakeholders.

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

Requirements

• 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)
  • FPGA Development
• Understanding of Linux, networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Defence or Security industry experience.
• UK Security Clearance eligibility
• Consultancy experience
• NPI / Design for Manufacture experience
• MOD or DSTL exposure

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance (5x salary)
• Group income protection
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Flexible working hours

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance and hold a UK passport.