Head of Electronic Engineering Ref. Engineering
79,514 with additional recruitment retention allowance of £7,089
This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week Monday-Friday Flexible or compressed working hours available
Opportunities to work from home (typically 1 day a week on average)
Shaping the future of hardware engineering at the heart of UK national security.
HMGCC is at the forefront of engineering innovation, delivering high-impact, technology-
driven solutions for UK national security. Technology and hardware are at the heart of what we do and we're looking for an
the development of electronics capability across the organisation, manage technical risk,
mentor engineering talent, and ensure our electronics portfolio aligns with business goals.
You will not just be an experienced electronics principal, but you will also have the
leadership and vision to influence the long-term technical direction, standards, tools and
transformation to ensure that HMGCC continues to provide the astonishing diversity of
leading complex projects.
Proven experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and capability building.
Deep understanding of a wide variety of disciplines, e.g. analogue, digital, mixed-signal,
equality, diversity and inclusion.
Is adept at driving a performance culture across the organisation, empowering teams to
Is skilled in problem-solving and decision-making, especially around trade-offs and risk.
Mentor, coach, and develop a team of electronics engineers, enabling career progression,
Manage technical risk: lead design reviews, identify critical risks, and define mitigation
25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years' service.
8 bank holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
2 1⁄2 additional days leave (set dates through the year).
Pension. Our government pension scheme is Alpha. Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Flexible or compressed hours to support you to balance your life with your work.
Paid parental and adoption leave and neonatal policy.
Free secure parking and allocated parking for car shares.
Affinity groups – whether you are a person with a disability, part of the LGBTQIA+
community and/or from an ethnic minority background, we provide an inclusive environment,
support and a variety of networks for everyone.
Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.
Bike to work scheme.
3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
Relocation Loan*.
We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector
mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.
We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with
to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance
To find out more about us and if we're right for you, please visit our website.
Inclusion and diversity really matter to us. with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
We're looking for talent from all different
We are proud to offer applicants who declare a disability or long-term health condition the
If you are relocating to the area and renting a property then we can offer an interest free
relocation loan of up to £2,500, which is to be repaid in instalments over a period of 24