Title: Engineering Manager Reports to: Engineering Director Entity: D&S Group: D&S Capability: Engineering Level: Manager (M4) Work Arrangement: Hybrid Company Overview Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets. Group Overview The Digital and Synthetic Capability Unit (D&S) is committed to providing mission-driven information solutions that seamlessly bridge the digital and physical realms. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and advanced platforms, we empower operational readiness and elevate situational awareness across diverse domains—including air, maritime, and space. Position Summary Metrea is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to help lead two teams that build software solutions that provide geospatial data processing and visualisation solutions. Role And Responsibilities Mentoring, coaching and leading a teams of highly talented engineers, taking responsibility for both their career and personal development. Conducting regular catch-ups and check-ins with the team to help to support their day-to-day engineering activities. Supporting product management and the technical leadership in refining requirements and shaping the deliverables the team will work. Helping to align team efforts with the broader strategic goals of the organisation, helping to plan for future resource requirements and technology adoption. Developing and maintaining a deep relationship with the team’s Tech Lead and Product Manager to ensure alignment and support delivery. Collaborate with other Engineering Leaders, across the business, to improve engineering processes, code quality, release management and documentation. Supporting the recruitment process and taking responsibility for onboarding and integrating new teammates. Skills And Experience 4 years’ experience working as part of software development teams, working at any level preferably with experience in micro-service architectures, React and C# tech stacks. Significant experience in engineering management having previously mentored and helped to develop the careers of software engineers, designers and testers. Experience in employing agile methodologies in software development processes whilst working in a matrix organisation to help support the team establish and develop their ways of working. A deep passion for personal development with a drive to be constantly learning and furthering your professional knowledge. Strong organisational skills with an ability to work independently whilst planning, prioritising and managing your workload. Great interpersonal skills, a servant-leadership mindset and the ability to confidently communicate with others, conveying technical content clearly and articulately to non-technical team members. Our Culture Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for. Benefits Private Medical Insurance Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub Electric Car scheme Cycle to work scheme £1500 Training Allowance 30 days annual PTO plus b/h Eye Tests Right to Work The employee will have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom and will be able to produce right to work documentation. Work Authorization / Security Clearance Employee must be a UK citizen Employee must be able to have and maintain a SC Clearance as a minimum. Equal Opportunities Statement Metrea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 37.5 hours per week with approval from the department manager. Work Location Harwell Work Environment This job operates in an office setting Travel This role may require occasional travel to other Metrea UK offices.