Senior Manager, UK - Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development - analogdevices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

Senior Manager, UK – Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development

About the Role

We are seeking a senior United Kingdom defense leader to establish and scale our in-region defense systems presence as we expand from semiconductor components into complete subsystems and solutions across radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomous platforms, and precision sensing technologies.

This individual will serve as the senior Aerospace & Defense representative for the UK and play a critical role in shaping our long-term growth strategy across the region.

Key Responsibilities

UK Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the Aerospace & Defense growth strategy across the United Kingdom
• Align regional initiatives with global semiconductor and subsystem roadmaps
• Identify priority national defense programs and funding opportunities
• Serve as senior executive representative to UK customers and government stakeholders

Catalyst Lab Development

• Lead the establishment of a customer-facing collaboration and support laboratory in the UK
• Stand up secure IT and export-controlled infrastructure
• Execute ADI defense engagement model for ecosystem collaboration
• Oversee catalyst operations, budget, and local execution in a matrixed environment

Technical staff at the site will report into global engineering functions. This role will oversee site activities, set execution priorities, and drive customer engagement.

Regional Collaboration

• Establish relationships with ministries of defense, primes, and subsystem integrators
• Identify co-funded R&D programs and public-private partnerships
• Ensure compliance with national security and export control requirements
• Scale responsibly while maintaining operational excellence

Ecosystem & Government Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with defense ministries and funding bodies
• Partner with universities, research institutions, and innovation clusters
• Position the company as a long-term UK defense systems partner

Qualifications

Required

• UK national eligible for required security clearances
• 10+ years of leadership experience in UK aerospace or defense