Senior Project Engineer

Eaton; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Engineer to head a multidisciplinary engineering effort across software, electronics and systems disciplines. You will supervise engineers, interact with project managers, and ensure delivery on cost, schedule and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires experience with ARP4754/DO-178/DO-254 and safety-critical development in defence or aerospace contexts, within a fast-paced agile environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or sciences.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (systems, software, electronics).
• Experience with safety-critical programmes and ARP4754/DO-178/DO-254.
• Experience in Defence or Aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of UK defence standards and related audits.
• Familiarity with DOORS Requirements Management tool.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering development.
• Balance requirements, prioritise workload, and manage design reviews.
• Coordinate with non-engineering support functions and suppliers.
• Present project status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Author key project documents and develop performance declarations.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary leadership

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Electronics engineering

Project management

Customer & supplier liaison

Education

Engineering or sciences degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is looking for a Lead Engineer to support the development of the next generation of critical control and data processing products. You will be the primary day-to-day lead, undertaking hands‑on technical work as well as supervising the technical activities of other engineers working on the project. Working alongside the Project Manager, together you will be responsible for delivering the programme on cost, on schedule and on quality through its lifecycle. The development of the products in this portfolio is primarily made up of engineering effort from the software, electronics and systems engineering disciplines. This role would suit an engineer with a background in Systems, Electronics or Software Engineering who is currently leading a multi-disciplinary team. To succeed in this role, candidates will have previous experience developing engineering solutions on ARP4754/DO-178/DO-254 programmes, preferably at the highest DAL level. What you'll do:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the engineering development
• Balance the competing demands and requirements, assessing customer requirements, and prioritizing workload as required
• Have a wide understanding of electronics, software, systems and mechanical disciplines
• Plan, co-ordinate and present at design reviews
• Interaction with non-engineering supporting functions
• Support customer, partner and strategic supplier meetings
• Author key project documents, including Engineering Development Plans, and Declarations of Performance
• Regularly present project status to the Project Engineering Team Leader and Head of Engineering
• Maintain awareness of Ultra's products within the competitive landscape
  Degree educated in an engineering or science discipline, Experience within one of the following disciplines: project lead, systems, software or electronics engineering
• Experience of designing and testing to military environmental standards
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced and agile environment
• Capable of managing and prioritising multiple project streams each with their own customer and development objectives
• Experience of safety critical solution development in accordance with DO-178/DO-254 and ARP4754
• Experience of leading complex projects with substantial software, electronics and systems engineering elements
• Background in Defence or Aerospace industries
• Experience in electronic architecture development
• Experience of relevant UK Land vehicle Defence Standards such as DEF STAN 59-411, DEF STAN 61-05, DEF STAN 00-35
• Previous involvement in SOI audits and certification reviews
• Experience of DOORS Requirements Management tool
  Opportunity to work in a global, highly collaborative environment
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement