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Engineering Manager - Avionics & Test Vacancy Reference: CLA- 424 Position: Full-time Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Salary: £80,000+ DOE At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK. Our Values Innovation Integrity Collaboration Excellence Why Work for Us Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry. Our benefits include: 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way Pension Scheme via Royal London Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. Green Car Scheme Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary) Income protection policy (75% of basic salary) Private Health Insurance via Bupa Private Dental insurance via Bupa Enhanced Maternity and paternity 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year 1 paid volunteering day per year Access to an independent financial advisor year round Training & development opportunities About the role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will manage deployment of the Avionics & Test team according to resource demand from across the delivery streams. You will be responsible for the continuous improvement of our processes and tools in the Avionics & Test department, and will be responsible for the pastoral care and career development for the department. Responsibilities Lead the Avionics & Test department, including: Functional & Capability Leadership Guide, or lead where appropriate, the team in their technical duties. Define and communicate “what good looks like” for avionics, integration, and test engineering across the organisation. Establish and maintain processes, standards, best practices, and technical governance aligned to industry (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754) where applicable. Establish and maintain fit-for-purpose tools for the Avionics & Test department, integrated with the rest of Engineering and the wider business. Promote cross-discipline collaboration (systems, air vehicle, software, manufacturing) to improve integration outcomes. Lead major technical reviews and assurance activities to ensure performance, safety, and airworthiness of delivered systems. Identify and remove inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and duplication across engineering workflows. Resource Management & Delivery Alignment Allocate and prioritise avionics & test engineers across delivery streams based on programme priorities and project demand signals. Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term capability development and sustainability of the function. Work with Project Managers to forecast resource demand, identify constraints, and resolve conflicts across competing programmes. Maintain clear visibility of department allocation, utilisation, and skills coverage to ensure effective execution. Act as escalation point for delivery risks relating to avionics integration and test activities. P