Head of Product (Hardware)Permanent | £80,000 - £90,000 | Romsey (Hybrid) Must hold or be eligible for SC clearanceWe are seeking a senior Head of Product (Hardware) to lead the development and assurance of advanced defence hardware products. You will guide products across their full life cycle, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance, and delivery across multiple projects.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the hardware product authority across the Defence UnitProvide governance, guidance, and assurance from concept to in-service supportOversee life cycle reviews, technical boards, and gated processesCollaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations teamsDrive continuous improvement and optimise hardware IP valueEscalate technical or delivery risks to senior leadershipSkills andamp; ExperienceProven experience in hardware product development in defence, aerospace, or regulated environmentsExperience as a technical or design authority on complex productsKnowledge of full product life cycle management, TRLs, and engineering governanceStrong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teamsDegree in electronic engineering (or related) and 5+ years'' systems engineering experienceDesirableExperience in defence electronics, EW, RF, or sensingFamiliarity with UK MOD life cycle models (CADMID)Experience influencing engineering processes at organisational levelSenior role shaping hardware product strategy in a high-impact defence environment, offering hybrid workin