Performance Software is a trusted provider of safety‐critical software and engineering services supporting the aerospace, defense, and mission‐critical industries. We partner with leading customers to deliver high‐quality solutions across complex engineering programs, with a focus on technical excellence, customer success, and building strong, long‐term relationships.
Role Overview
We're seeking an Engineering Leader to drive program execution, team performance, and customer engagement within our UK operations. This role sits at the intersection of leadership, delivery, and business growth—responsible for building high‐performing teams, managing technical programs, and identifying new opportunities with key customers.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership
Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering talent
Foster strong team culture and engagement
Align work with individual strengths and optimize utilization
Program Execution
Own delivery of engineering programs (schedule, cost, quality)
Develop and manage plans, metrics, and customer reporting
Lead regular customer and internal program reviews
Identify and mitigate risks, scope changes, and technical issues
Customer & Business Growth
Build strong customer relationships and gather insights




Identify current opportunities and support proposal development
Partner with account leadership on strategy and execution
Qualifications
Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or safety‐critical environments
Strong background in program/project management (FP and/or T&M;)
Technical foundation in software, systems, or related discipline
Customer‐facing experience with strong communication skills
Experience with estimates, proposals, and business development support
Comfortable balancing leadership, technical, and commercial responsibilities
Pay Range: £60,000 - £100,000 DOE
About Performance:
Performance Software is engaged in the design of Real‐time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, Submarine Control Panels and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense‐related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since ****; we were awarded INC Magazine **** Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years.
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