Lead Engineer, Concept Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Take charge of projects from the initial idea phase through to concept development and system demonstrations in both laboratory and field settings.

• Create prototype systems, including hardware, software, and innovative techniques for next-generation Electronic Warfare products.

• Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary internal engineering teams as well as external partners.

• Collaborate closely with software, FPGA, and hardware engineers to develop advanced prototype systems and techniques up to Technology Readiness Level 6.

• Mentor junior engineers to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Contribute to process and quality improvement initiatives.

• Identify suitable technologies for the development of new products.

• Serve as the technical lead on designated Concept Development tasks.

• Ensure that tasks achieve laboratory and field demonstration milestones or halt projects that cannot be completed within budget and on time.

• Organize and coordinate project reviews.

• Provide technical support to various company departments, suppliers, and partners.

• Review and manage issues using Jira.

• Ensure that design documentation is created and maintained in Confluence.

• Transfer successful prototype designs to the R&D Product Development team for further development beyond Technology Readiness Level 6.

• Line-manage the R&D Concept Development team.

• Oversee daily tasks of allocated engineering staff.

• Develop Statements of Work and assign tasks to subcontractors and suppliers.

• Manage subcontractors and suppliers involved in Concept Development projects.

• Perform additional reasonable tasks that support the company’s objectives.

• Have due consideration for PV Grading, F680, and Export Licence Controls.

• Adhere to Kirintec’s ISO standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer.

• Capability to take ownership of projects from concept generation through to laboratory and field demonstrations.

• Ability to manage your own workload while being a contributing member of a small, dynamic team.

• Proficiency in providing technical leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience or capability in software, FPGA, and hardware engineering.

• Capacity to mentor less experienced engineers.

• Skill in identifying appropriate technologies for new product development.

• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence platforms.

• Ability to create Statements of Work and manage tasks for subcontractors and suppliers.

• Proficient in managing subcontractors and suppliers effectively.

• Due consideration for PV Grading, F680, and Export Licence Controls.

• Competence in adhering to Kirintec’s ISO standards.

• Awareness that roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive culture that appreciates diverse perspectives.

• Recognition for integrity and merit.

• Empowerment to realize your full potential.

• Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.