Job Summary We are seeking a leader for a team of R&D technical engineers working on highly classified products for Space, land, and maritime defence domains. The role includes leading two teams (Maritime terminals and Software Defined Radio (SDR)), ensuring project milestones, and supporting workforce planning.
Key Details
Security Clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
Travel: Some UK travel to Airbus sites and rare supplier visits
Location: Portsmouth OR Stevenage (60% of your working week must be office based)
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Sub-system development
What’s in It for You
Financial rewards: competitive salary, profit share, pension, share options, car leasing, parking, tax‑free tech scheme, discounted shopping
Work‑life balance: 37‑hour week, flex hours, hybrid, up to 2 additional days per month TOIL; no core hours on Friday afternoons.
Personal development: personalised plan, E‑learning, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & wellbeing: online GP, mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, family health insurance, cycle‑to‑work, on‑site canteen, lunchtime pilates
Family & caregiving: life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave, adoption/ shared parental leave etc.
Inclusive environment: wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups
About the Role This high‑visibility key role supports a team of 30 R&D technical engineers split into two teams. The team works on the future of highly classified and technical products that will shape space, land, and maritime defence. The role requires a leader comfortable in a dynamic, agile R&D environment who protects project integrity and delivers on commitments.
Qualifications & Experience
Domain knowledge in SATCOM / Telecoms / Ground segment or terminal design, or secure satellite communications (MILSATCom)
Strong leadership focus on developing and championing staff
Experience with V Model, Agile, and leading programmes
Experience in resource management, HR support, recruiting, cost control and process improvement
Ability to drive product development, sustainment, road‑map, schedule, cost/risk estimates and delivery commitments
How You Will Contribute
Lead and develop two teams of engineers, represent them in MFT meetings
Drive refinement and sustainment of SDR and Maritime Terminal products for reuse
Manage team resources, HR processes, recruiting, and finance controlling for productive and unproductive hours
Ensure required competences, tools, and processes are in place to meet market and customer needs
Work with project team to secure road‑maps, schedules, assessments, cost/risk estimates, and delivery commitments
Support & Flexibility Airbus supports personal growth through customised development solutions. Flexibility options include part‑time, remote work, and accommodation for disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010. Disclosure of adjustments for the selection process is confidential.
Equal Opportunities Airbus is committed to equitable employment, diversity and inclusion regardless of social or cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. The company never asks for any monetary exchange as part of the recruitment process.
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