Technical Project Engineer

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.

Essential Experience

• 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

Desirable Experience

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)
• Product lifecycle management
• 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
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Modern facilities with subsidised canteen and free parking

Apply

• If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your engineering knowledge with project leadership and want to be part of a business developing technology that supports safer global aviation, we'd love to hear from you.