Product Lead - Defence Operations Equipment Team
Matchtech
Bristol · posted 21 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Bristol, Bristol (County)
Category
Military/Emergency/Government
Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Product Lead for the Systems Operations Equipment Team. This permanent position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Systems products, spearheading innovative proposals for architectural solutions across a diverse product range.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the definition and delivery of product strategies
Influence future project roadmaps, policies, and technical standards
Ensure compliance with wider Generic Systems Architecture (GMA/GSA) strategies
Ensure products remain cost effective, deliverable, and meet capability requirements of future customers
Lead and shape new proposals for architectural solutions to the point of acceptance by the Project and Delivery Team
Influence programmes and future projects to adopt the product line approach to development
Collaborate with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally
Develop and maintain strong relationships with academia, SMEs, and potential suppliersJob Requirements:
Experience in the design and development of electronics, preferably in the defence industry with knowledge of the product sector
Ability to understand technology and its potential uses
Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills across peer groups and into senior management
Demonstrated experience of defining product strategies and roadmaps
Ability to shape new proposals for architectural solutions to acceptance
Clear and concise engineering documentation writing and presentation skillsBenefits:
Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Flexible working: Applicants looking for flexible working arrangements are welcome
Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cashback on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing
Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and therefore be as a minimum be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
Working: Typically, this could be 2 days per week on-site and 3 days remote working. This role could be full time or part time, 4 or 5 days per week. The client are flexible and accommodating. We can also consider term-time and/or compressed hours working patterns.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for influencing the future of defence technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team
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