Copello is recruiting on behalf of an engineering business working across defence and aerospace, where you would take a next-generation product from early research through to delivery. Along the way you would lead a group of subject matter experts. You would own the technical plan, the product roadmap and the business case behind both, working closely with sales and business development. There is a clear route into an Engineering Manager position for the right person. What you'd be doing * Leading subject matter experts in defining the product vision and the technical solution. * Researching and de-risking the key technology areas, with a clear view of the future architecture. * Building the plan, team structure, estimates, schedule and risk register for the new product. * Working with sales and business development to build the business case and shape the product roadmap. * Guiding multidisciplinary development through to launch and delivery. * Identifying and documenting the company's intellectual property. * Mentoring junior engineers and developing senior ones. * Tracking delivery against plan, milestones and unit cost targets. What you'll need * An engineering degree in a relevant discipline. * At least five years of technical development experience. * Demonstrable experience of leading a technical team. * A background in systems engineering or systems integration on radar, surveillance or similar complex products. * Confidence communicating in writing and in person with customers and end users. Please note you must be eligible for SC clearance