Deputy Chief Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Projects is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer in Defence Systems to lead the design and development of electronic systems for defence applications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a rapidly growing team while providing flexible location and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible base location and hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career growth with support from engineering leaders

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the design and development of electronics for defence platforms.
• Proven track record working in domains such as Fast Jet, UAVs, Electronic Warfare.
• Active or eligible for UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design, development, and verification of electronic systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership.
• Support project delivery from concept through to qualification.

Skills

Expertise across DO-254 development processes

Design and review of digital, analogue, and mixed-signal circuits

FPGA and SoC technologies

PCB design and layout skills

Communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

PCB design tools

Job description

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Job Title: Deputy Chief Engineer – Defence Systems

Location: Flexible – Based at any Morson Projects site (Manchester, Bristol, or Belfast) with travel to client sites as required

Division: Systems Function – Defence Sector

Reports to: Technical Lead / Head of Systems Engineering

About the Role:

Morson Projects is expanding its Systems Function to support a growing portfolio of high-profile defence programmes. We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team delivering advanced solutions to major defence clients, including work on Fast Jet platforms, UAVs, Ground Systems, and Electronic Warfare.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business unit working directly with defence primes and shaping the future of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the design, development, and verification of electronic systems for cutting-edge defence applications
• Apply expertise across DO-254 development processes and safety-critical electronics
• Design and review digital, analogue, and mixed-signal circuits, including power electronics and signal conditioning
• Develop and validate designs using FPGAs, SoCs, and associated toolchains
• Perform printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout in accordance with defence and industry standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Morson Projects and partner organisations
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers
• Support project delivery from concept through to qualification and production handover
• Extensive experience in the design and development of electronics for defence platforms
• Proven track record working in domains such as Fast Jet, UAVs, Electronic Warfare, or Ground Defence Systems
• Strong knowledge of DO-254 and safety-critical development standards
• Proficiency in digital and analogue circuit design, with experience in mixed-signal systems
• Expertise in FPGA and SoC technologies, including development using VHDL/Verilog
• Experience with PCB design tools and processes
• Familiarity with power electronics and EMC/EMI considerations
• Ability to work across multiple programmes and adapt to shifting client priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with secure or classified systems
• Active or eligible for UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred)
• Knowledge of RF or microwave system design
• Prior experience working with defence primes or within MOD programmes

Why Join Morson Projects?

• Be part of a rapidly growing team delivering industry-leading systems solutions
• Work on high-impact defence programmes that make a difference
• Flexible base location and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career growth with support from engineering leaders