Programme Lead Engineer

As a Programme Lead Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring a through life perspective is taken in the development and management of the Systems, Equipment, People and Process. From eliciting the latest requirements from our customers, to overcoming engineering challenges and applying focus to maintain and improve system performance and delivery.

• Delivery of the Engineering Scope of work on one or more avionic development projects within cost and schedule constraints through detailed planning and monitoring the execution of the programme.
• Day to day you will provide direction, guidance and support to the development team ensuring that they have an understanding of the programme.
• You will be the primary engineering point of contact for the customer, sub-contractors and other stakeholders.

• Previous experience either as a Project Lead Engineer or a Domain Lead Engineer (e.g. Systems, Hardware, Software)
• A good understanding of the multi-disciplines involved in delivering projects.
• A good understanding of the challenges associated with Avionic System Engineering such as operating environment.
• Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. We actively support employees in attaining CEng status.

This role has a salary of between £63,072 and £80,000 plus our flexible benefits package.

This role currently has a requirement to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying UK based applicants to move closer to our site.

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Defense and Space Manufacturing