Hardware Team Leader

Hardware Team Leader | Aylesford, United Kingdom | On-site | Circa £60,000 per annum We're hiring on behalf of a globally recognised leader in advanced technology solutions for defence, aerospace, and security. This organisation is dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most, offering a career with purpose and limitless possibilities where employees are trusted to play a vital role in shaping a safer future. The Role • Provide managerial and technical leadership to an electronics design team supporting production programs. • Manage work packages, including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities. • Ensure the engineering team effectively supports production program demands. • Provide technical governance and ensure adherence to company processes. • Lead cost and performance trade-offs for hardware solutions. What You'll Need • Demonstrated high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle. • Proven experience in cost and planning management, optimizing solutions, and minimizing impacts from dependencies. • Experience in identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development, focusing on failure reduction. • Experience with safety-critical systems and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) is desirable. • Experience with work-package management tools (e.g., MSP, JIRA) is desirable. What's On Offer • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a diverse and experienced team. • Career progression within a leading industry. • Lifelong learning and development opportunities. • Recognition for contributions and tailored rewards. • A supportive culture with a strong sense of shared purpose. Apply via Haystack today!