Product Lead - Defence Operations Equipment Team

Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Product Lead for the Weapons Operations Equipment Team in Stevenage. This permanent position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Weapon Systems products, spearheading innovative proposals for architectural solutions across a diverse product range.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the definition and delivery of product strategies
• Influence future project roadmaps, policies, and technical standards
• Ensure compliance with wider Generic Missile/Systems Architecture (GMA/GSA) strategies
• Ensure products remain cost effective, deliverable, and meet capability requirements of future customers
• Lead and shape new proposals for architectural solutions to the point of acceptance by the Project and Delivery Team
• Influence programmes and future projects to adopt the product line approach to development
• Collaborate with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with academia, SMEs, and potential suppliers

Job Requirements:

• Experience in the design and development of electronics, preferably in the defence industry with knowledge of the product sector
• Ability to understand technology and its potential uses
• Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills across peer groups and into senior managementDemonstrated experience of defining product strategies and roadmaps
• Ability to shape new proposals for architectural solutions to acceptance
• Clear and concise engineering documentation writing and presentation skills
• British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Benefits:

• Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: Applicants looking for flexible working arrangements are welcome
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cashback on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing