Job Description
Introduction
Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.
The Role:
This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire.
This Deputy Head of Electronics position will assist in leading the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and a supporting management of a team of electronic engineers.
This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in detailed electronic design, strong leadership capability, and extensive knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments, including DO-254 compliance and controlled design documentation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management:
* Guide, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of electronic engineers (8-10 staff) across multiple programmes.
* Define team objectives and performance goals aligned with business needs.
1. Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvemen...