Hardware Team Leader

Hardware Team Leader | Rochester, United Kingdom | On-site | Circa £60,000 per annum This employer is a globally recognised leader in advanced technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. They are committed to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most, offering a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Join a supportive culture where innovation and a strong sense of shared purpose drive the creation of a safer future. The Role • Provide managerial and technical leadership to an electronics design team. • Manage work packages, including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities. • Ensure the engineering team effectively supports production program demand. • Uphold technical governance and ensure adherence to company processes. • Lead cost and performance trade-offs on projects. What You'll Need • Proven high performance and achievement in leading and managing engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle. • Experience with cost and planning management tools, optimizing solutions, and minimizing impacts from dependencies. • Experience in product design and 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 innovative, cutting-edge projects within a multidisciplinary team. • Career progression within the defence and aerospace industry. • Lifelong learning and development opportunities. • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity. Apply via Haystack today!