Chief Electronic Engineer About the Role As a Chief Engineer, you will take a strategic leadership role in advancing the engineering excellence across their portfolio and shape the future direction of the Electronic and Electrical function. You will be a key person that will drive innovation, lead high-performing teams, and ensure technical success from concept through to delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major defence projects. Key Responsibilities Inspire and guide a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive culture. Support recruitment, capability development, and resource planning aligned with current and future project demands. Provide governance, drive process improvements, and ensure engineering quality across project lifecycles. Work cross-functionally with Engineers, technical leads, and production teams to deliver integrated solutions. Champion emerging technologies, industry best practices, and continuous learning within the team. Ensure all engineering outputs consider manufacturability, supportability, and cost-effectiveness. Support regulatory, export control, and partner engagement initiatives. What We’re Looking For Proven leadership and experience within the Defence sector. Technical expertise in Electronic and Electrical engineering. Strategic thinker with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Track record of delivering robust engineering governance and operational excellence. Passion for innovation, mentoring, and fostering an inclusive team culture. Resilience in fast-paced, complex environments. Eligible to obtain appropriate security clearance.