Foundational - Head of Engineering

London, United Kingdom+ Equity3w ago

In Office Director EMEA Head of Engineering CTO

Requirements

• Senior engineering leadership delivering complex hardware and software systems • A background in space, defence, scientific instruments or similar • A record of growing teams and delivery processes at a fast-moving company • Optical or laser systems • ECSS or ESA programmes • Scaling up production • Eligibility for UK security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire and develop engineers across disciplines • Own engineering delivery: planning, milestones and resourcing • Build design review, requirements, test and configuration processes that stay fast • Take station builds from prototype to repeatable production • Work with the CTO on architecture and the technical roadmap • Support customer and agency programmes, including ESA reviews

Benefits

• A high-impact role with real ownership at an early-stage, venture-backed spacetech company • EMI share options (UK employees) • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays • Enhanced Parental Leave • Cycle to work schemes • Work alongside engineers and scientists across optics, lasers, software and astrodynamics • Offices in central London, with snacks, tea, coffee and regular socials • We actively champion underrepresented groups and seek to bridge gaps in our workforce. If you're excited by the role but don't match every point, or you’re seeking a part time role, please apply anyway and add a note into your application. Building the best team is our priority.