Position: Head of Engineering
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits
KO2 are working with a leading technology company in Letchworth Garden City, who are seeking a Head of Engineering to drive the strategic and technical direction of their product development function. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly capable team while remaining actively involved in the design and delivery of complex electronic systems.
As Head of Engineering, you will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team covering electronics, embedded systems, and hardware development. You’ll set the technical roadmap, champion best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative products that meet demanding performance and reliability standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role — ideal for someone who thrives on guiding others while still engaging deeply with electronic design, architecture, and technical problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of electronics and embedded engineers.
* Define the technical strategy and oversee the full product development lifecycle — from concept to production.
* Stay technically involved, contributing to electronic design reviews, troubleshooting, and system optimisation.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement across design, testing, and development processes.
* Work closely with project management, operations, and senior leadership to align engineering output with business goals.
* Oversee resource planning, recruitment, and professional development within the engineering team.
* Champion engineering excellence, ensuring products meet rigorous quality, safety, and reliability standards.
About You
* Proven track record in engineering leadership, ideally at Team Leader, Manager, Principal, or Head of Engineering level.
* Strong technical background in electronic circuit design, embedded systems, or hardware development.
* Confident leading multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on, technically involved capacity.
* Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical depth and organisational leadership.
Why Join?
* Take full ownership of engineering direction within a growing technology company.
* Lead cutting-edge development in electronics and embedded systems.
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and quality.
* Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options.
Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.