Head of Engineering — Scale & Deliver UAV Systems

DeltaQuad; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme PME

Lunch provided by DeltaQuad

Monthly team drinks

Team activities

Job summary

DeltaQuad is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the next phase of our Engineering organisation. This role blends leadership with hands-on technical direction to turn innovative technologies into reliable, manufacturable products for defence, security and government customers worldwide.

Reporting to the CTO, you will build a multidisciplinary team, set engineering governance, own higher TRL development, drive Design for Manufacture, and deliver projects on time while balancing

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
• At least 10 years in a high-tech product development environment.
• Several years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience implementing engineering processes improving delivery.
• Strong track record delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
• Experience transitioning products from development to manufacturing.
• Experience with engineering standards and product certification.
• Understanding of PLM and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing Engineering department.
• Establish engineering methodologies, development processes and governance.
• Own higher TRL product development from concept to manufacturing release.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DfM) and product industrialisation.
• Lead customer-specific engineering projects including payloads and mission equipment integration.
• Deliver projects on schedule balancing performance, quality, cost and commitments.
• Develop project planning, resource management and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations for successful product introductions and improvements.
• Translate market requirements into executable engineering roadmaps with Product Management.
• Ensure smooth technology transitions with Head of R&D and Head of Resilience.
• Certify products in compliance with applicable standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering degree

10+ years experience

Multidisciplinary leadership

Process improvement

Systems engineering

PLM knowledge

Product certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

PLM

Configuration management

Job description

DeltaQuad is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the next phase of our Engineering organisation. This role blends leadership with hands-on technical direction to turn innovative technologies into reliable, manufacturable products for defence, security and government customers worldwide.

Reporting to the CTO, you will build a multidisciplinary team, set engineering governance, own higher TRL development, drive Design for Manufacture, and deliver projects on time while balancing