Description:
HYBRID WORKING
This is a rare opportunity for a visionary technical lead with extensive experience of defence communication systems, ideally land tactical networks and programs, to work as a for a global company delivering secure space, cyber and network solutions to governments around the world.
More specifically, you will be entrusted to develop technical solutions to shape capture efforts, contributing to the success of an ambitious, fast-growth UK Government team focused on Army and land tactical network programs and users, determined to secure large Programs of Record.
You will engage confidently with senior defence officials to identify, shape and influence their technical requirements AND inform the company’s win strategies, solution and service design, and engineering needs to secure business.
You will be set up for success. Working for a highly successful Sales & Business Development Director, you will partner a seasoned Capture Manager and have access to dedicated engineering resources. What makes this opportunity so exciting is the potential of our client’s current portfolio to be configured, orchestrated and expanded to meet the needs of large MoD programs.
Character is all. Whilst the position requires in-depth technical expertise, you’ll be a big picture thinker, curious and genuine problem-solver.
What you'll need
- 5 years’ experience in a similar engineering leadership role, either within industry or government
- Engineering qualification or equivalent practical expertise, including Armed Forces service
- Thorough, hands-on understanding of defence programs, procurement processes and pan Defence Line of Development requirements
- Knowledge of DEFSTANs, STANAGs, and other relevant standards
- Extensive experience of developing high-level technical architectures and “win themes”
- Confidence shaping technical requirements and providing data-driven assessments to inform decision-making
- UK National with ability to attain UK Security Clearance
- Recent experience of land tactical programs including TacNet, LE TacCIS, Asgard, LDC4
