Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering | Defence Start-Up | London

Head of Engineering required for a rapidly‑growing London‑based defence start‑up building next‑generation autonomous and AI‑driven systems to support critical national security missions. Founded by experienced operators and technologists, and backed by top‑tier investors, the company is entering a pivotal growth phase. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity to define the technical vision, scale the engineering organisation, and build the systems, processes, and culture that will underpin the company’s next stage of growth.

About You

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with several years in engineering leadership roles as a Head of Engineering, VP Engineering, or Engineering Director.
• Proven track record of building and scaling high‑performing engineering teams within start‑up environments.
• Strong technical background with experience designing and delivering complex, scalable ...