Senior Component Engineer UK | Hybrid Defence / Aerospace | Component Engineering | Obsolescence Overview This is a senior level Component Engineering role focused on the selection, qualification, lifecycle management, and obsolescence control of mechanical and electromechanical components used within complex missile systems. Youll join an established UK Component Engineering function, providing technical authority across component selection, supplier assurance, compliance, and long term availability in a highly regulated defence environment. This role suits an experienced Component Engineer who enjoys ownership, problem solving, and technical depth, rather than pure design work. What youll be doing Youll work across the full component lifecycle, supporting both new and in service products: Take technical ownership of mechanical and electromechanical component selection, approval, and ongoing suitability Assess component lifecycle status, identifying and mitigating obsolescence and supply chain risk Evaluate and manage suppliers, including capability assessment, reliability review, and technical engagement Support or perform component testing and inspection, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards Maintain accurate component records and technical data, ensuring traceability, compliance, and data integrity Advise internal engineering teams on component availability, alternatives, and risk Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping define and embed best practice across UK and international teams Remain current with emerging components, materials, and technologies relevant to the product lifecycle What were looking for Were looking for experienced practitioners, not generalists or graduates. Youll ideally bring: Proven experience working with mechanical and electromechanical components Hands on understanding of component qualification, testing, and inspection Experience managing component lifecycles and obsolescence Working knowledge of REACH and RoHS compliance Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining technical records, specifications, and compliance data Confidence engaging with suppliers and internal engineering stakeholders A proactive, structured approach with a strong focus on quality and delivery Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, nuclear, or similarly regulated environments is highly beneficial. Why consider this role? Exposure to safety critical, technically complex products Ownership across the full component lifecycle, not just selection Opportunity to influence obsolescence strategy and supplier direction A role valued for technical judgement and expertise, not administration alone What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: Our clients relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.