Overview
Project Engineer - (Must Be Eligible for UK SC Clearance) Defence electronics | Gateshead (on-site)
£40,000-£50,000
This role sits within a UK defence engineering team delivering electronics-led systems to MOD and international customers. You\'ll join an established team and report directly to the Defence lead.
What you\'ll work on
* You\'ll support defence programmes across three technical areas: Communications Information Systems (CIS); Fighting Vehicles (electronics and mechanical systems); Electronic Warfare (RF and electronics-focused).
* Typical work includes: Engineering support across ILS and in-service projects; Reviewing technical documentation and reporting findings; Supporting engineering change; Working with engineers, compliance, and defence customers.
Background that fits
Essential
* Electronics, electrical, systems, or communications engineering background
* Level 6 Qualification in Engineering related discipline
* Experience delivering engineering products or technical services
* Eligible for UK SC clearance
Beneficial
* Defence or security sector experience
* Transferable backgrounds considered: Oil & Gas, Rail
* Exposure to ILS or engineering change
* Professional registration (e.g. CEng, MIET)
Location & working pattern
Gateshead (Team Valley)
On-site role with some flexibility at manager discretion. Office and customer sites - not remote or hybrid by default. 37.5 hours/week, flexitime available
Salary & benefits
* £40,000-£50,000 base salary
* Salary sacrifice pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Annual leave increasing with length of service
* Flexitime
Interview process
* Stage 1: Interview with Defence lead and engineer
* Stage 2: On-site interview in Gateshead, including review of a technical body of work
* Interviews available immediately
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