Deputy Chief Engineer Technology

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace organisation is looking for a Deputy Chief Engineer – Technology in Bournemouth. This senior role involves leading a technical team, managing project delivery, and influencing technology programmes. The ideal candidate should have proven systems engineering leadership and experience in RF, radar, electronic warfare, or avionics systems. This full-time site-based position offers a salary in the range of £60,000–£70,000.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills across project lifecycles.
• Extensive experience in systems related to RF, radar, electronic warfare, or avionics.
• Ability to manage technical teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Engineer in guiding a technical team.
• Review and approve technical solutions for projects.
• Manage team resources and mentor engineers.

Skills

Proven Systems Engineering leadership

Experience in RF, radar, EW, or avionics systems

Technical team management

Knowledge of ISO 9001 processes

Job description

Every mission begins with the expertise and dedication of the people behind it. We are partnering with a leading defence and aerospace organisation to recruit a Deputy Chief Engineer – Technology. In this senior engineering role, you will support the Chief Engineer in guiding a technical team, ensuring mission system projects are delivered to specification and on schedule. You will review and approve technical solutions, manage team resources, and mentor engineers to achieve project and team goals. You will also help maintain quality processes, author and manage technical documentation, and support internal and external audits. You will work across complex systems including RF, radar, electronic warfare, and avionics, contributing technical expertise and strategic guidance within an integrated product team. Your input will influence technology programmes, resource allocation, and performance outcomes, ensuring delivery meets the highest standards.

• Location : Bournemouth
• Salary : £60,000–£70,000
• Work pattern : Site-based, full-time

Key Requirements

• Proven Systems Engineering leadership across full project lifecycles
• Experience in RF, radar, EW, or avionics systems
• Technical team management and project delivery experience
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 processes, audits, and quality management