Senior Aerospace Systems Project Engineer

Eaton; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Wimborne, Dorset, is a world leader in aerospace fuel systems and refuelling technologies. The role focuses on leading projects, coordinating plans with cross-functional teams, and delivering lifecycle engineering excellence.

You will translate customer requirements into actionable technical solutions, mitigate risks across the product lifecycle, and mentor junior staff while ensuring resources are well aligned with priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with at least 5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in one or more mechanical, electro-mechanical, fluid, mechanisms, structures or systems product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Projects: manage small to medium projects or sections of larger initiatives, including proposals, new product introductions, and in-service upgrades.
• Plan & Coordinate: develop engineering plans with cross-functional teams, manage tasks and milestones.
• Collaborate: act as technical interface with customers to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Drive Excellence: participate in all lifecycle stages—requirements, design, development, integration, verification, qualification.
• Mitigate Risks: manage technical risks and ensure design traceability.
• Support Growth: mentor apprentices and junior staff, manage engineering change, align with leadership on resourcing.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Engineering lifecycles

Technical presentation

Scheduling

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Eaton in Wimborne, Dorset, is a world leader in aerospace fuel systems and refuelling technologies. The role focuses on leading projects, coordinating plans with cross-functional teams, and delivering lifecycle engineering excellence.

You will translate customer requirements into actionable technical solutions, mitigate risks across the product lifecycle, and mentor junior staff while ensuring resources are well aligned with priorities.