Technology Lead, Electronics and Software (Defence Role)

Company: Intellectual Capital Resources
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Location: Cambridgeshire
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead technical delivery for electronics and software projects within a Defence & Security context. You will shape system architecture and requirements, collaborate with clients and government stakeholders, and guide the full product lifecycle. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative solutions and supporting bids and customer engagement. This is a mission-driven opportunity to influence critical systems while operating in a cross-functional, high-stakes environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance (5x salary)
  • Group income protection
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of electronics and software projects
  • Drive system architecture and requirements definition
  • Engage directly with clients and key stakeholders
  • Support bids, proposals and customer engagement
  • Deliver innovative solutions across the full product lifecycle
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering team

Key requirements

  • Degree in Electronics, Software, Physics or a related discipline
  • Experience leading or contributing to complex product development projects
  • Strong background in Embedded Software
  • Electronics Design (RF/High-Speed)
  • FPGA Development
  • Understanding of Linux, networking and cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • UK Security Clearance eligibility (desirable)
  • strong communication
  • stakeholder management
  • collaboration
  • Embedded Software
  • Electronics Design (RF/High-Speed)
  • FPGA Development

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Posted: October 1st, 2026