Project Manager - R&D Defence Technology Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 per annum Location: Romsey (Hybrid Working)

Benefits: 6% Bonus, 6% pension, 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Bupa Healthcare

Overview

This role sits at the heart of advanced research, development, and product innovation, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams developing next-generation hardware and embedded systems solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and technically aware Project Manager to lead R&D and product development programmes spanning hardware, PCB design, embedded software, and integrated systems. The successful candidate will manage projects from early-stage research and prototyping through to product delivery and operational deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of R&D and product development programmes involving hardware platforms, PCB design, embedded software, and integrated technology systems.

Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept and research through prototyping, validation, and delivery.

Lead the preparation and delivery of technical bids and proposals, working closely with engineering and commercial teams to develop compelling solutions.

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across electronics, embedded software, systems engineering, and integration.

Support and manage rapid prototyping and accelerated development cycles, enabling fast innovation an...