Senior Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace

Matchtech; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for their Defence/Aerospace projects in the UK. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, managing project priorities, and ensuring quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering, project leadership experience, and a strong technical background in systems, software, or electronics engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in project leadership or in systems, software, or electronics engineering.
• Strong technical understanding across electronics, software, systems, mechanical domains.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Manage workload priorities and balance competing technical requirements.
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex hardware and software systems.

Skills

Project leadership

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Agile development

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace. Location: Cheltenham or Cambridge (with flexible working options). Type: Full-time.

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to guide the development of next-generation control and data processing solutions for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will combine hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative engineering projects on time, to budget, and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a background in Systems, Electronics, or Software Engineering who is ready to step into a leadership role, or for an experienced technical lead looking to expand their career in project and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Balance competing technical requirements and manage workload priorities.
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex hardware and software systems.
• Prepare and present design reviews, project status, and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support customer and supplier meetings, ensuring technical integrity and quality of deliverables.
• Maintain awareness of developments within the competitive and technological landscape.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering or science discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in project leadership or in one of the following disciplines: systems, software, or electronics engineering.
• Strong technical understanding across multiple domains (electronics, software, systems, mechanical).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Desirable experience

• Leading complex projects involving significant software, electronics, and systems engineering.
• Background in Defence, Aerospace, or other safety-critical industries.
• Knowledge of standards such as DO-178, DO-254, IEC 61508, or relevant UK Defence Standards.
• Experience designing and testing against demanding environmental or safety standards.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time