Salary: £42,500 - 72,000 per year Requirements: Technical degree (e.g. Electronic Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent hands-on experience Experience in technical operations, hardware delivery, or project coordination role Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles and issue tracking Experience implementing robust processes for task management, risk control, and delivery Supplier management experience, including cost and quality analysis Highly desirable: Experience with imaging systems (e.g. rolling/global shutters, FPGA, SoM, sensor interfaces) Highly desirable: Experience working across hardware-software development cycles Highly desirable: Familiarity with budgeting and financial planning in a technology environment Responsibilities: Lead the development of industry-leading camera and sensor hardware for mobile mapping Help define and execute the hardware technology roadmap, balancing innovation, cost, quality, and delivery predictability Partner with Principal Engineers and Product Owners to ensure high standards of system architecture and build quality Evaluate emerging sensors, AI technologies, and tools in the machine vision and robotics space Own hardware project delivery commitments on time, on budget, and fully accountable Establish clear definitions of done, realistic estimates, and transparent progress reporting Drive root cause analysis for hardware and deployment issues, implementing long-term fixes Manage suppliers, manufacturing partners, and component costs with relentless scrutiny Proactively identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and supply-chain risks Work closely with product, firmware, systems, and software teams to manage dependencies Communicate clearly with senior leadership on progress, risks, and decisions Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and accountable engineering culture Help build and grow a hardware team capable of supporting scaled manufacturing and servicing Encourage collaboration, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement Technologies: AI CTO FPGA Firmware Hardware Support Mobile Robotics More: We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (Hardware) to lead the hardware development and manufacturing portfolio for cutting-edge camera and LiDAR mobile mapping systems. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical innovation with operational excellence. You will work closely with our CTO and play a critical role in scaling our manufacturing capabilities to support our fast-growing business. We offer an opportunity to shape the future of hardware manufacturing in a dynamic environment where technology, AI, robotics, and geospatial solutions intersect. Join us and make a real impact in a culture that values equality and diversity. last updated 5 week of 2026