Senior Project Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Cambridge; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the next generation of critical control and data processing products. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, supervise engineers, and ensure delivery on cost, schedule, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

The role combines software, electronics and systems engineering with DO-178/DO-254 and ARP4754 experience to align with complex defence programmes and UK standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science discipline.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with ARP4754/DO-178/DO-254 programmes.
• Knowledge of UK defence standards and certification processes.

Responsabilités

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the engineering development.
• Plan, coordinate and present at design reviews.
• Interact with non-engineering support functions.
• Support customer, partner and supplier meetings.
• Author key project documents including Development Plans.

Connaissances

Project lead

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Electronics engineering

AR P4754/DO-178/DO-254

Defence/Aerospace background

Electronic architecture development

UK DEF STAN standards

SOI audits & certification

DOORS Requirements Management

Formation

Engineering or Science degree

Outils

DOORS

Description du poste

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

Qualifications:

• Degree educated in an engineering or science discipline

Skills:

• 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

What we offer:

• 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

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