RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. As we scale, we need a Project Engineer to support with technical project delivery and contribute to the growth of the RC Fornax engineering function.
Main Responsibilities:
* Support Technical Project Delivery - Contribute to the technical delivery and management of customer projects, ensuring high-quality, practical solutions are delivered.
* Support Internal Capability Development - Contribute to the development of engineering processes, tools, and best practices to support the scaling of RC Fornax's consultancy.
* Provide Support to Project Scoping - Provide dedicated support to the business development function, for example contributing to proposal development including early-stage feasibility studies, trade-off analyses and system architecture exploration.
* Collaborate across the business - Work closely with various other functions of the business.
* Professional Development - Willing to work towards professional registration with a known industry body (e.g. CEng).
Essential:
* Engineering Knowledge - Solid technical foundation in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Systems, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical).
* Strong People Skills - Able to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines, ideally with experience working within a team environment.
* Adaptability - Comfortable switching between various technical challenges.
* Autonomy - Ability to work independently and take initiative within a fast-paced technical environment.
* Technical Curiosity - A desire to explore and contribute to the development of new technologies, ideally with knowledge of one or more of the following AI, ML, Autonomy, IoT, AR/VR.
* Process and Quality Focus - Awareness of engineering frameworks, standards, and assurance processes.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree, HND or equivalent experience.
Why Join Us?
* Real impact - Contribute to the growth of the RC Fornax engineering function.
* Growth opportunity - Be part of a rapidly expanding business with career progression potential.
* Cutting-edge work - Engage with complex, safety-critical systems in high-value industries.
* Dynamic & Supportive Environment – Work alongside industry experts in a veteran-owned consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
* Support Towards Professional Registration - Dedicated support towards achieving professional registration, and/or industry-recognised qualifications such as CSEP.
Benefits:
* 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Flexible hybrid working – spend 3 days in our newly refurbished office and 2 days working from home
* Pension scheme 8% total contributions
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A supportive and inclusive work culture where your contributions are valued.
* The chance to work with a company that is committed to making a difference in the defence sector