Hardware Engineering Manager - Electronics
Join us as the Hardware Engineering Manager – Electronics at Portal Londrinatur. This role is located in Glasgow, Scotland, and offers a hybrid working model.
Overview
Thales UK delivers advanced defence and security systems worldwide. In this role you will lead a team of electronics engineers, driving the complete hardware solution lifecycle from concept through to integration and support, while ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, performance, and quality commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Hardware Development Cycle: Define and manage the hardware development cycle, ensuring alignment with project and system requirements and coordinating co‑engineering activities.
* Engineering Environment: Customize processes, practices, and tools to meet company and project‑specific needs.
* Task Allocation: Distribute responsibilities among team members, manage day‑to‑day activity, and negotiate cross‑project priorities.
* Architecture & Interface Definition: Participate in system architecture development, allocate functions to hardware components, and generate specifications and verification plans.
* Work Package Management: Oversee work package responsibilities, including bid generation, estimates, and electronic solution consultancy.
* Technical Direction: Provide technical direction, manage risks, lead fault‑finding activities, and drive improvement projects.
* Collaboration: Engage with multidisciplinary teams (systems, mechanical, software, safety) to develop optimal solutions.
* Team Development: Mentor junior staff, propose improvements, and provide quality development discussions.
Essential Qualifications And Skills
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience in hardware development and engineering management.
* Strong understanding of hardware life‑cycle processes from requirements to validation.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
* Experience in schematic capture (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or similar).
* Full product lifecycle experience from concept to integration/qualification and support.
* Ability to innovate, influence design approaches, and audit multiple projects simultaneously.
* Experience defining policies and guidelines for engineering teams.
Desirable Attributes
* Product knowledge of lasers and cameras.
* Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with electronics advancements.
* Experience with ISO9001‑compliant engineering management systems.
* Level 6 qualification in a hardware engineering related discipline (e.g., BEng(Hons) Electronics).
What We Can Offer
We provide training, development, mentoring, and a career progression path within a global organization. We support flexible working—remote and part‑time options are available.
Flexibility
Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in Glasgow, with the rest remote. Flexible start and finish times are supported.
Security Clearance
This role requires SC Clearance. If you do not currently hold clearance, you will be required to obtain and maintain it. Applicants must meet the UK residence and vetting requirements as outlined by the UK Security Vetting Authority.
Equality and Diversity
Thales is an equal‑opportunities employer; diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.
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