Development Engineer in Gloucester

Development Engineer
Location:
Gloucestershire
Salary:
£30k-£40k
Clearance
: SC eligible
Type
: Full-time
Ready to work on innovative, high-performance products used in some of the world\’s toughest environments?
We\’re looking for a Development Engineer to join our clients Technical team and help create advanced composite and polymer-based solutions for defence, marine, security, and automotive applications.
What You\’ll Do
Lead development projects from concept to production
Create new materials, products, and processes
Plan and run test programmes for validation
Support business development with customer interactions
Produce technical reports, proposals, and presentations
Act as a key technical contact across teams and suppliers
What You\’ll Bring
Degree in Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, Product Design, Composites, or similar
2+ years industry experience
Strong technical writing skills
Organised, detail-focused, and confident handling multiple projects
Awareness of composite materials
Manufacturing experience
Eligible for Security Clearance
Why Apply?
Work on cutting-edge engineering challenges
Become a technical expert in advanced materials
Real ownership of diverse projects
Collaborate across industries and customers