- Role: Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer / Systems Engineer
- Location: Gateshead
- Role Type: Permanent
- Salary: £40k - £55k depending on experience
The Role:
The Senior / Principal Engineer at with our client is the lead on all technical and engineering matters, overseeing design, development, delivery, and in-service support across a range of systems, including Communications Information Services (CIS), Fighting Vehicles (FV), Electronic Warfare (EW), and other defence and security-related fields. This role involves managing and working within internal project teams and engaging with customers and suppliers as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering Process Management: Oversee and develop the existing engineering processes, including design reviews, safety boards, and the management of engineering changes.
- Leadership: Fulfil the role of Deputy Chairman on the Engineering Committee, supporting the Defence Operations Manager as Chairman.
- Team Management: Line manage a team of technical staff, ensuring adherence to company processes.
Key Working Relationships:
- Head of Defence Operations
- Engineers & Technicians
- Other departments (e.g., Production, Purchasing)
- Senior Managers
Skills & Attributes:
- Experience in as Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical capability with an awareness of new developments in engineering fields such as EW, Communications, or Product Development
- Security Clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain it
- Valid UK driver's licence
- Ability to lead client meetings and present visual presentations
- Competent in using configuration management applications
- Willingness to deploy off-site as required
Experience & Knowledge:
- Preferably experienced in the defence and security industry, understanding the relationship between Prime Contractors, the UK Ministry of Defence, and SMEs
- Proven ability to deliver solutions within time, cost, and quality constraints
- Knowledge of safety-related legislation applicable to defence projects
Qualifications:
Academic:
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) with at least three years of professional experience in relevant fields such as Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Or Higher National Diploma (HND) with seven years of professional experience
Professional:
- Membership in the Institution for Engineering & Technology (MIET) or a similar professional body
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or higher professional accreditation
- Encouragement and support for progression to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Desirable:
- Qualifications in Working Safely or Managing Safely from the Institution for Occupational Health & Safety (IOSH)
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day technical and engineering consultancy
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, Project Managers, senior managers, and other stakeholders
- Manage and approve business expenses, overtime, and leave for subordinate staff
- Conduct appraisals and identify training needs for subordinate staff
- Authorise documents and drawings relevant to the designated field/product/project
- Ensure high standards and adherence to company processes in engineering output
- Lead various reviews and provide technical advice to other departments
- Act as Bid Manager when required, providing technical input into bids
Additional Requirements:
- Deputise for the Defence Operations Manager as needed
- Domestic and occasional overseas travel may be required
- Capable of attaining and maintaining Security Clearance (SC) with the UK NSVS
- Participate in the supervisor factory security rota
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to lead technical and engineering initiatives with our client. If you have the required experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become a pivotal part of our innovative team.