Job Description
We're seeking a Head of Engineering to join GT Wings, an award-winning CleanTech / MarineTech company developing wind propulsion systems that are helping commercial shipping cut fuel use, reduce emissions, and meet global sustainability goals. GT Wings is at an exciting stage of growth. With its first full-scale AirWing installation complete and multiple commercial projects in development, the business is now scaling from prototype to production, building the future of wind-assisted propulsion.
What sets GT Wings apart is its engineering-led, purpose-driven culture: innovative, fast-moving and collaborative, where technical excellence and delivery go hand in hand. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UKs most exciting maritime start-ups. As the Head of Engineering, you'll lead the end-to-end engineering function, spanning design, system integration, testing, certification and in-service support.
You'll guide a multidisciplinary team across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering, ensuring every AirWing product meets world-class standards for performance, reliability and safety. Working closely with the CEO and Head of Operations, you'll own the product and technology roadmap, develop scalable processes and build the engineering capability to take GT Wings into full production. This role requires a strategic thinker who can operate at pace, combinin...