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Head of EngineeringMake your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Build the Technology Layer That Will Redefine a New Era of Autonomous FlightWe are building the next generation of low-altitude aviation infrastructure; aircraft, software, autonomy systems, and operational frameworks that make large-scale autonomous flight a dependable part of national infrastructure.Our engineering team is exceptional: fast, ambitious, technically outstanding. The pace is high, expectations are higher, and the work is real-world, not theoretical. As we scale aggressively over the next 23 years, we are now hiring a Head of Engineering who can bring structure, vision, and the experience required to guide a world-class team through rapid growth.This is a pivotal role for a company on a trajectory toward unicorn status within the next few years.If youre looking for a place to build something that truly matters, this is it. What Were Looking ForWere looking for a leader who has been through scale and understands how to build high-performance engineering organisations without slowing innovation.You should bring: Experience leading and growing technical teamsYouve run engineering groups through meaningful scale, setting the bar on mindset, execution, and technical excellence. Deep technical credibilityYou should excel in at least one core domain (robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, hardware, battery systems, geospatial, agentic AI, etc.) while being able to understand and integrate the whole stack.This team follows leaders who know what great looks like. A high-pace, high-ownership mentalityWe move quickly.We ship fast.We set ambitious goals.We expect leaders who thrive in this environment not survive it. Ability to bring structure without bureaucracyYoull shape the operating rhythms, build scalable processes, and help the organisation anticipate blind spots all while preserving speed. Experience in high-growth, high-complexity environmentsThis isnt a role for someone whos only seen large corporate engineering or slow-moving aerospace programs. We want someone whos been close to the build: a hands-on leader with breadth, depth, and curiosity. What Youll OwnLead and scale a growing engineering organisation (1012 engineers today; 30+ in coming years)Set engineering strategy across hardware, embedded systems, autonomy, robotics, and softwareMentor and elevate proven technical leadersCreate and implement the structures, processes, and operating rhythms required for scaleDrive cross-functional decision-making across aircraft, autonomy, and systems engineeringRepresent engineering at the highest level as we scale to a global footprintEnsure we maintain and raise our standard of quality, speed, and ambition LocationUK/Ireland are hubs Were open across Europe for the right person, but proximity and willingness to travel to our engineering hubs matters. Compensation & OwnershipCompetitive salary + significant equity. xjdpvnf We want leaders who think like owners and we align incentives accordingly. Who Thrives HereSenior engineering leaders from high-growth robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or deep-tech companiesBuilders whove taken something from early stage scaled productTechnically strong leaders who command respect through expertise and clarityPeople who want to prove something and want the stage to do itLeaders who want to grow into a CTO role as the company scales