At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting electronics projects from concept to delivery in a collaborative team.
- Company: Specialist engineering business focused on defence-related electronic systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, 25 days holiday, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Other info: Stable environment with opportunities for hands-on work and project responsibility.
- Why this job: Take ownership of technically interesting projects and work on specialist defence technology.
- Qualifications: Strong electronics knowledge, practical experience, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
£40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.
Flexible working hours. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension with 5% employer contribution. Cycle to Work scheme.
Are you a hands-on electronics engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of technically interesting projects? I am recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a specialist engineering business supporting complex defence related electronic systems. This role focuses on the ongoing upgrade and support of legacy electronic equipment, including obsolescence management, supplier coordination and supporting products through build and delivery. The position would suit an engineer with strong electronics knowledge who enjoys practical engineering work combined with project responsibility.
What's in it for you?
- Technically varied engineering work.
- Opportunity to manage projects from concept to delivery.
- Small collaborative engineering team.
- Stable long term engineering environment.
- Combination of hands-on and project-based work.
- Opportunity to work on specialist defence technology.
The Role
- Supporting electronics upgrade and obsolescence projects.
- Liaising with external design subcontractors and suppliers.
- Coordinating procurement of electronic components and materials.
- Supporting build, integration and testing activities.
- Providing technical support throughout project delivery.
- Working closely with internal teams and customers.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong electronics engineering knowledge and practical experience.
- Hands-on fault finding and problem solving ability.
- Previous engineering or project support experience.
- HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent engineering experience.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.
Candidates from defence, aerospace, communications, rail, marine or other electronics engineering environments are encouraged to apply.
Project Engineer - Electronics in Gateshead employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering team in Gateshead, where you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology while enjoying a flexible working environment. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will benefit from hands-on project management experience, a collaborative culture, and generous benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in a stable and supportive setting.
