Project Engineering Lead
Hackajob · Newcastle upon Tyne, England ·
Our client is a global aerospace, defence and security company. Job Description: Salary: £53,500 - £68,000 £59,500 - £75,000 Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.
Our client operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact We solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world's most advanced defence and security systems.
Your work could contribute to: Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – Future Generation Radar & Electro-Optical Targeting products Laser Direct Energy Weapons Systems like Dragonfire Radar systems for fighter jets like the Typhoon and SAAB Gripen Infra-Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems Laser target designators and ranging systems Surveillance AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars We are recruiting for a range of Project Engineering Leads (PEL).
Based on your skills and experience, we'll match you to the most impactful projects where you can thrive and grow. What You'll do Manage and assess reported system-level issues captured during lab testing, integration and flight trials.
Lead technical investigations and re-design activities in line with project priorities. Produce effective, efficient and realistic plans to deliver the solution and communicate these to Engineering Management to ensure forward load is correct and resources are available.
Ensure effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle Management process and project engineering processes are followed. Work closely with the Engineering Management team and Chief Engineers to make and enact decisions quickly within the project.
Establish and maintain good lines of communication across the project, engineering disciplines and engineering management. Lead and motivate a multi-dis...