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Senior Manager, UK – Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development
About the Role
We are seeking a senior United Kingdom defense leader to establish and scale our in-region defense systems presence as we expand from semiconductor components into complete subsystems and solutions across radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomous platforms, and precision sensing technologies.
This individual will serve as the senior Aerospace & Defense representative for the UK and play a critical role in shaping our long-term growth strategy across the region.
Key Responsibilities
UK Strategy & Leadership
1. Develop and execute the Aerospace & Defense growth strategy across the United Kingdom
2. Align regional initiatives with global semiconductor and subsystem roadmaps
3. Identify priority national defense programs and funding opportunities
4. Serve as senior executive representative to UK customers and government stakeholders
Catalyst Lab Development
5. Lead the establishment of a customer-facing collaboration and support laboratory in the UK
6. Stand up secure IT and export-controlled infrastructure
7. Execute ADI defense engagement model for ecosystem collaboration
8. Oversee catalyst operations, budget, and local execution in a matrixed environment
Technical staff at the site will report into global engineering functions. This role will oversee site activities, set execution priorities, and drive customer engagement.
Regional Collaboration
9. Establish relationships with ministries of defense, primes, and subsystem integrators
10. Identify co-funded R&D programs and public-private partnerships
11. Ensure compliance with national security and export control requirements
12. Scale responsibly while maintaining operational excellence
Ecosystem & Government Engagement
13. Build trusted relationships with defense ministries and funding bodies
14. Partner with universities, research institutions, and innovation clusters
15. Position the company as a long-term UK defense systems partner
Qualifications
Required
16. UK national eligible for required security clearances
17. 10+ years of leadership experience in UK aerospace or defense
18. Proven track record of building and scaling organizations or regional operations
19. Established network across UK defense ecosystems
Preferred
20. Strong technical background in radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomy, or precision sensing
21. Experience operating in classified and export-controlled environments
22. Prior experience standing up R&D centers or collaboration labs
23. Familiarity with UK defense funding mechanisms and multinational programs
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a United Kingdom defense systems presence at scale. You will shape regional strategy, influence next-generation architectures, and establish a long-term footprint in one of the world’s most important defense markets.
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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 25% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days