Head of Development
Location: Stewartby, Bedfordshire (Office-based)
Salary: £70,000–£90,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: EV Charging | Electronics | IoT | Smart Tech
We're hiring for a technical leader to head up the development team of a premium UK-based EV technology company.
This role offers the chance to lead cross-functional projects across electronics, firmware, cloud, mobile, and web — while actively shaping the direction of next-generation, IoT-enabled smart charging products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and grow a multi-skilled in-house development team
* Manage and deliver full product lifecycle projects
* Provide hands-on expertise in electronics and software design
* Contribute to recruitment and strategic planning
* Support production, testing, and technical troubleshooting
What We're Looking For:
1. Degree in Electronics Engineering
2. Strong in PCB design (Altium), embedded C/C++, ARM-based systems
3. Experienced in designing circuits and schematic capture
4. Management experience in a product development environment (4+ years)
5. Skilled in agile methodologies, testing tools, and lab diagnostics
6. Experience with Espressif, Atmega MCUs, and IoT product development
7. Knowledge of EMC design principles
8. Confident communicator and team motivator