Head of Engineering – Secure Aviation & Systems

ANGOKA Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Director of Engineering to spearhead the development of secure systems for airspace management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering leadership and will be responsible for building and mentoring engineering teams. This role demands a strategic thinker with a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and a proven ability to deliver products compliant with aviation standards. The position offers a chance to drive innovation in the fast-evolving field of airport technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering leadership roles in critical sectors.
• Track record of delivering successful New Product Introduction cycles.
• Experience in building multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of cybersecurity solutions for airspace.
• Mentor and scale engineering organization across various domains.
• Oversee full engineering lifecycle from design to deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Agile development

Cybersecurity

System design

Team building

Education

Degree in relevant field

Chartered Engineer certification

Tools

Atlassian Suite

Docker

GitHub

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Director of Engineering to spearhead the development of secure systems for airspace management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering leadership and will be responsible for building and mentoring engineering teams. This role demands a strategic thinker with a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and a proven ability to deliver products compliant with aviation standards. The position offers a chance to drive innovation in the fast-evolving field of airport technology.