Senior Project Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to spearhead the development of critical control and data processing products. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring project delivery aligns with cost, schedule, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, particularly in systems, electronics, or software, and experience in project leadership. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and empowers its employees to thrive. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the defence and aerospace sectors while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus buy/sell option

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Sports and social club

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering or science discipline is required.
• Experience in project leadership and systems engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering development.
• Engage with customers and partners for project success.

Skills

Project Leadership

Systems Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Software Engineering

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Science

Job description

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 23 Days Ago

Job requisition id: REQ-10039

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts is at the heart of our success, and we are committed to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems by providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions are used in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, civil aircraft, and unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products tailored to support the unique challenges of dismounted soldiers. We aim to ensure our customers reach their destinations safely, achieve their objectives, and keep returning to us.

Flexible Working

We consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid home/office working, flexible hours, and part or full-time employment. Our values of 'innovating' and 'empowering' guide us. We embrace new ways of working and trust our employees to get the job done because we believe our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is seeking 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, engaging in hands-on technical work and supervising other engineers on the project. Working alongside the Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the programme on cost, schedule, and quality throughout its lifecycle.

This role requires a background in Systems, Electronics, or Software Engineering, and experience leading a multidisciplinary team or aspiring to a project leadership career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering development
• Assess customer requirements, prioritize workload, and balance demands
• Have a broad understanding of electronics, software, systems, and mechanical disciplines
• Plan, coordinate, and present at design reviews
• Engage with supporting functions outside engineering
• Participate in customer, partner, and supplier meetings
• Author key project documents, including Engineering Development Plans and Declarations of Performance
• Present project status regularly to leadership
• Maintain awareness of Ultra’s products within the competitive landscape

Expectations, Background, and Skills:

• Degree in an engineering or science discipline
• Experience in project leadership, systems, software, or electronics engineering
• Experience designing and testing to military environmental standards
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Capability to manage multiple project streams with different objectives

Desirable Skills:

• Experience leading complex projects involving software, electronics, and systems engineering
• Background in Defence or Aerospace industries
• Experience with safety-critical solutions in accordance with DO-178/DO-254 or IEC61508
• Experience in electronic architecture development
• Knowledge of UK Land vehicle Defence Standards such as DEF STAN 59-411, DEF STAN 61-05, DEF STAN 00-35

Benefits:

We offer a range of flexible employee benefits and career development opportunities, including:

• Flexible working hours within core hours
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy/sell 5 days and bank holidays
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5%
• Sports and social club
• A supportive, friendly working environment with regular team events

If you're interested, please follow the application process. You couldn’t be joining us at a more exciting time.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and be prepared to undertake UK National Security Vetting.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS values diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures, believing that diversity of thinking enhances our ability to serve our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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