Technical Project Engineer

Gattaca; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contribution

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Modern facilities with canteen and car

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking a Technical Project Engineer in Peterborough to coordinate engineering development projects, working with engineering leaders, product architects and development teams to move products from concept to production.

The role focuses on project planning, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder communication, with flexible working and opportunities for ongoing training within a technology-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Physics or related technical discipline.
• Experience working in a product development or engineering environment.
• Strong project planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering development projects from concept through to product release.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and key project documentation.
• Support project roadmaps and ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
• Track engineering activities and monitor progress against objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and mitigation plans.
• Communicate project status and priorities with technical specialists.
• Coordinate project resources and equipment requirements.
• Manage procurement of prototypes, PCBs, and development materials.
• Organise and facilitate project reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Support requirements capture and project definition activities.
• Escalate blockers and delivery risks where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Engineering background

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We're recruiting for a leading technology organisation that develops mission-critical communications systems used by civil and military aviation customers worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with product development experience who enjoys coordinating technical teams, driving project delivery and working across the full engineering lifecycle. You'll play a key role in ensuring innovative communications products move smoothly from concept through development and into production.

The Opportunity

As a Technical Project Engineer, you'll work closely with engineering leaders, product architects and development teams to coordinate the delivery of new product development projects.

You'll be responsible for project planning, scheduling, risk management, resource coordination and progress tracking, ensuring development activities remain aligned with business objectives and roadmap commitments.

This role is ideal for someone who combines a strong technical background with excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering development projects from concept through to product release
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and key project documentation
• Support project roadmaps and ensure delivery milestones are achieved
• Track engineering activities and monitor progress against agreed objectives
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and mitigation plans
• Work closely with technical specialists to communicate project status and priorities
• Coordinate project resources and equipment requirements
• Manage procurement of prototypes, PCBs, mechanical components and development materials
• Organise and facilitate project reviews and stakeholder meetings
• Support requirements capture and project definition activities
• Escalate blockers and delivery risks where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function

About You

You'll be a motivated and organised engineering professional with experience working within a technology or product development environment.

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Electronics, Physics or a related technical discipline
• Experience working within a product development or engineering environment
• Strong project planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience coordinating technical teams and activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Electronics design and development
• RF or communications systems
• Embedded software or firmware development
• FPGA technologies
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Manufacturing environments
• Network and communications technologies

What's On Offer?

• Flexible working and flexitime
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Modern facilities with subsidised canteen and free parking