Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support
• Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data
• Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions
• Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
• Physical testing experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Vehicle Control team

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 17th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Location: Coventry – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as part of an Integrated Development Team, established to develop and deliver submarine systems/capability
• Specifically focusing on ensuring that Product Safety tasking and activities are completed across multiple systems in support of project milestones through all stages of Engineering Life Cycle Management
• Supporting Hazard Identification and Analysis studies
• Assisting with or generating safety reports
• Ensuring the Integrated Development Team operates within the project Safety Management System
• Liaising with other Integrated Development Teams and the Whole Boat Safety Team

Your skills and experiences:

• Obtained or predicted 2:2 in a Bachelor’s or Master‘s Engineering degree
• An understanding of ‘Safety and Systems Engineering’ and of the ‘Engineering Life Cycle Management‘
• Experience working and delivering tasks as part of team, but also capable of working and delivering tasks unsupervised
• The ability to be agile in working practices and customer expectations
• Self-motivated, with good verbal and written communication skills
• Practical experience as a Product Safety Engineer in the maritime defence sector is preferable, although experience in other sectors will be considered

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Product Safety Team

To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand-new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth, and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour.

If you are interested in understanding how submarines operate and how the Royal Navy operate the submarines, then this role is for you. As a Product Safety Engineer, you will assist System Engineers in influencing submarine systems and capability development. You will develop an understanding of how submarine systems work and work together and ensure that the system of system interactions considers Product Safety appropriately.

The role will provide the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of safety management and safety case delivery. This includes safety requirements capture and management, hazard identification and analysis, hazard data management, application of the ALARP principle, creation/maintenance of safety documentation and continuous improvement of the safety management system. The role provides a real opportunity to gain a broad overview of a complex system (i.e. submarine). We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 26th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Senior Product Safety Engineer

Location: Coventry – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System
• Support the production of Project Safety Management Plans
• Undertake Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities
• Support construction of the Project Product Safety Case including Safety Case Reports
• Support administration and management of the Project Hazard Log
• Support the delivery training to the Product Safety and Environmental domains and the wider BAE Systems community
• Produce, present and articulate clear and logical technical safety arguments
• Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Project Safety Case and supporting documentation

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent
• Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to

Desirable:

• Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases
• Ability to interpret technical data

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Combat Systems Team

As a Product Safety Engineer you will provide support to the Engineering Delivery Manager in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure Products are safe to own and legal to operate. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness, Devonport, Plymouth or Brough, dependant on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations (DEF STAN 0055/0056) are correctly considered and implemented
• Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting safety case evidence
• Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analysis methods e.g. (FHA/STPA/FMEA/FTA) producing and updating safety case and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards
• Line managing other safety practitioners
• Applying ALARP principles

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Safety engineering processes, practices and tools
• Clear understanding of safety engineering & assurance principals
• Experience and qualified engineers from other disciplines who display the correct behaviours and have an understanding of safety engineering, will actively be considered for this role

Desirable:

• Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Combat Systems Safety Team

Working closely with several engineers and technical specialists on both In-Service and In-Build Combat Systems, you will have the opportunity to work on developing safety arguments. This will include developing an understanding of new technologies and sensor systems used to support the safety arguments. We welcome people with experience of the military, defence and maritime industries, who can use their knowledge and learning to help us ensure that we provide the best products into submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 5th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in processing your application. Your application is important to us and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

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Milton Keynes
£47,500 + bonus + overtime opportunity
Panama Shift Pattern (rotating days and nights)

Summary:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of automated equipment and systems within a FMCG production operation. You’ll be responsible for identifying and resolving electrical and mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and minimising downtime across the site. You will also work closely with the operations team to ensure compliance to safety standards and regulations at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on a range of automated equipment and systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical & electrical faults.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production operations.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures.

Experience:

• Previous experience working in a Maintenance Engineering or Technician role within an automated production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Preferably good understanding and experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs, conveyors and motors is highly desirable.
• Relevant engineering qualifications in electrical maintenance (such as NVQ Level 3, HNC, C&G or equivalent).
• Preferably some form of mechanical qualification to supplement your electrical skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

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Water Treatment Engineer – Milton Keynes | No Call-Out | Mon–Fri

Location: Milton Keynes – Covering sites in London & Birmingham
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 basic DOE
OTE: Overtime available
Industry: Water Treatment / Water Hygiene / Compliance

ABOUT

An established UK water treatment and compliance specialist is entering an exciting phase of growth following the integration of two highly respected businesses within the sector. Supporting thousands of sites nationwide, the company delivers specialist water treatment, hygiene, and compliance services across multiple industries.

This organisation is known for its technical expertise, people-first culture, and commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions. Continued growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to join a stable and forward-thinking team.

Benefits – Water Treatment Engineer:

• £35,000 - £40,000 basic DOE
• 30 minutes travel time deduction each way
• No call-out rota
• Monday to Friday only – no evenings or weekends
• Company van
• Full technology package
• Access to a group employee benefits platform
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, people-focused working environment

Responsibilities - Water Treatment Engineer:

As a Water Treatment Engineer, your role will include:

• Installing, commissioning, and maintaining water pre-treatment systems including softeners, filtration units, and reverse osmosis systems
• Servicing and maintaining steam boilers, cooling towers, and closed systems
• Analysing water quality and delivering tailored chemical treatment solutions
• Completing chemical dosing, system servicing, and performance optimisation
• Conducting site surveys and water quality testing
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues on client sites
• Ensuring systems operate efficiently and in line with compliance requirements
• Maintaining accurate service records and reports

Requirements - Water Treatment Engineer:

• Proven experience in water treatment engineering or service chemistry
• Strong background in water treatment and water hygiene / Legionella awareness
• Hands-on experience with steam boilers, cooling towers, and pre-treatment systems
• Ability to carry out water quality analysis and administer chemical treatment
• This role is not suitable for trainees
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Water Treatment Engineer looking for long-term stability, structured working hours, and professional growth. With no on-call duties, no weekend work, and a clear focus on quality over volume, the role offers genuine work-life balance within a growing and respected organisation.

Apply Now!
If you’re an experienced Water Treatment Engineer based in or near Milton Keynes, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.

Keywords to support your application:

Water Treatment Engineer | Service Chemist | Water Hygiene | Legionella Awareness | Cooling Towers | Steam Boilers | Reverse Osmosis | Water Softeners | Chemical Dosing | Closed Systems | Midlands | London

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.

Salary up to £75,000, plus excellent company benefits.

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years’ experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you’re valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you’ll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you’re passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.7
96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:

Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe
Supporting the UK’s national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting
Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products
Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy and architecture of the organisation. You’ll work across various business domains, providing expert guidance to ensure data solutions align with enterprise standards and support strategic goals. This role involves close collaboration with technical architects, agile teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant data architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with chief data architects to interpret organisational data needs and translate them into practical solutions.
Provide oversight and guidance to data architects in the design and production of data artefacts.
Design and maintain logical and physical data models, metadata systems, and data dictionaries.
Ensure adherence to organisational data architecture standards across teams.
Support agile delivery teams using Scrum methodology, contributing to iterative and collaborative development.
Partner with technical architects to align system architecture with data architecture best practices.
Foster knowledge sharing and maintain high standards within the data architecture community.Skills and Experience:

Proven experience working across diverse business domains in a data architecture capacity.
Strong “can-do” attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Solid experience with agile delivery practices, particularly Scrum.
Ability to design data models and metadata systems that support business objectives.
Competence in developing and managing data dictionaries.
Experience providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with architectural standards.
Collaborative approach to working with both data and technical architecture teams.
Nice to have
Experience working in the UK Public Sector, with familiarity in applying the Service Manual and Service Standard.
Active contributor to data communities of practice or professional networks.

Qualifications & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Triad’s Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses.

Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits:

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Matched pension contributions (5%).
Private healthcare with Bupa
Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
Perkbox membership.
Cycle-to-work scheme.

What Our Colleagues Have to Say

Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our “Day in the Life” videos at the bottom of our Careers Page.

Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

A Technical online test - circa 30 minutes
A Technical interview session with our senior team members
An interview with our CTO, including a career review and cultural fit assessment.We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler and submit your application now!

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief.

We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader

Company description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

The Luton team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. The areas of activity cover but is not limited to: Electro-thermal systems and Electro-mechanical systems, Specialist materials and coating systems, Embedded and structural composites, Aircraft transparencies, Icing modelling and analysis, Sensing and data acquisition, Electrical and software control systems and digital engineering / manufacturing.

We are seeking a Research Engineer to develop and mature manufacturing process technology to enable low cost, high rate and high-yield manufacturing of aircraft structures with embedded ice protection capability, with a focus on automation and digitalisation to drive innovation and manufacturing excellence.

As this is aresearch role, we are looking for an innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of conventional engineering in terms of the design and integration of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes whilst appreciating aerospace certification requirements.

Youll be comfortable travelling within the UK when needed, with occasional opportunities for international travel depending on programme demands. Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied.
Support or lead any necessary ‘hands on’ development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives.
Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives.
Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials.
Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation.
Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s).
Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s).
Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required.
Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead.
You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases.
Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN’s TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager.
Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team.
Contribute to the development of GKN as a ‘Great Place to Work’, aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Profile description:

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

A relevant professional qualification such as HNC/HND/ Degree in engineering (e.g. Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques.
Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches.
Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving.
A logical and methodical approach to task planning.
Good report writing and presentation skills, able to support and present at internal and external technical and project review meetings.
You will be developing your own network and you will have a general awareness of key companies and key individuals who operate in the wider aerospace technology and engineering field.

Desirable:

• A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD
• Experience of working with and configuring PLCs (Siemens)
• Experience of working with and configuring SCADA systems.
• Proficient in operating and configuring industrial equipment, in particular ABB robotic systems including the use of Robot Studio software.

AsResearch Engineeryou should have a broad engineering knowledge and be an innovative thinker, being able to apply and combine engineering concepts from a number of disciplines including Manufacturing process selection, Industrial process control, Robotics, Digital engineering (data capture and analytics) and have an appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles to be able to deliver cutting edge manufacturing solutions for the next generation of ice protection systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience in equipment procurement, including Capex generation, equipment specification, supplier management, commissioning and buy-off. They will also bring working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAPparticularly MSA, PFMEA and SPCalong with a general understanding of aerospace product certification and qualification requirements.

As aResearch Engineer, you will bring an adaptable approach to your work and be comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different areas of expertise to achieve project objectives. You will be naturally curious, proactively deepening your technical knowledge through study, experimentation, hypothesis testing and cross-functional collaboration.Your proactive mindset will enable you to quickly understand and adapt to new technology areas, while your strong communication skills will allow you to confidently engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders.

This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

We offer:

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

Electron-X is a specialist in high-quality industrial X-ray systemsfrom large lead-lined inspection rooms for aerospace engines to compact cabinet systems for electronic component analysis. As we continue to grow, were looking for a motivated Electrical Designer & Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Milton Keynes.

Your Role

You will work across the full lifecycle of our electrical systemsfrom initial design through to on-site commissioning.

Electrical Design

• Create electrical layouts and line diagrams
• Produce wiring diagrams and control panel layouts
• Prepare installation drawings, including cable management layouts and schedules
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support procurement activities, order components, and liaise with suppliers

Testing & Commissioning

• Perform control panel testing and system verification
• Support on-site commissioning activities in collaboration with clients and contractors
• Ensure systems meet quality, safety, and performance requirements

Full training will be providedX-ray industry experience is not required.

What Were Looking For

• Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Quick learner with a proactive, hands-on mindset
• ECS card (advantageous but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of ISO 13849
• Familiarity with general software tools and PC-based systems
• Experience with SolidWorks/See Electrical (desirable)

Due to customer site security requirements, applicants must be UK nationals with no criminal record (Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £32,000£35,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus, workplace pension, enhanced leave polices, flexible employer
• Friendly, collaborative team
• Opportunities to learn advanced industrial X-ray technologies
• Training and ongoing support

Wed love to hear about any additional skills or experience you can bringtell us what makes you stand out!

How to Apply

Send your CV by using the apply button.
Learn more about us on our website.

No recruitment agencies please.

Orion is working with a leading engineering firm specialising in the design and development of enclosures, consoles, and electronic equipment for the defence, naval, and aerospace sectors. Their team of expert engineers and technical specialists work on cutting-edge projects to deliver innovative solutions that meet stringent military standards and regulatory requirements.

The Role of the Principal Engineer:

They are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to take on a leadership role in product design and development, ensuring technical and legislative compliance. This is a pivotal position where you will lead the creation of complex enclosures and consoles for ships, submarines, and aerospace applications, from concept through to manufacturing. You will work closely with their senior technical team, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting business growth through innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities of the Principal Engineer:

• Lead the technical design of new equipment to meet customer specifications, managing the entire product lifecycle, including requirements, compliance, development, drawings, and reports.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure designs are viable, manufacturable, and compliant with all statutory and defence standards.
• Conduct internal and external design reviews, including PDR, CDR, and PRR stages, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Support bid responses, cost estimating, and technical justification for proposals.
• Mentor and motivate engineering team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Engage with customers at all levels, translating complex requirements into clear, compliant design solutions and presenting technical solutions confidently.

Requirements of the Principal Engineer:

• Extensive mechanical design experience, ideally within defence, naval, aerospace, or similar.
• Proven track record in design from concept to production, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing processes, mechanical analysis (stress, CFD, FEA), and electromechanical work.
• Bachelors degree in mechanical design or a related field, or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks such as DEF STAN standards and international compliance requirements.

Benefits of the Principal Engineer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
• Pension scheme, healthcare options, and other employee benefits.

If this Principal Engineer role is of interest, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.

My client was established in the 1930s and is a world leader in delivering quality electrical solutions for military applications and its equipment and systems that can be found in a broad range of applications across the globe.

As the Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer, you are responsible for reviewing, updating and checking schematics, 2D and 3D CAD, BOMs, general arrangement drawings, build guides and other manufacturing information for previously built items and occasionally developing new designs in preparation for manufacture. Providing technical support to production and resolving problems and faults, processing change requests, checking obsolescence and other part-related issues.

What we would like from the Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or General Engineering or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or General Engineering, that has covered electrical engineering plus relevant work experience
• Good understanding of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, product development and manufacturing
• Electrical fault-finding, power distribution and low voltage control systems and the use of electrical test equipment, and understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing
• Experience using Autodesk Electrical to design high schematics, and Autodesk Inventor to design high-quality models, detailed BOMs and fully documented manufacturing data-packs

What we offer the Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer:

• Salary between £30,000 to £45,000 doe
• 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays
• Flexible working based on core hours
• Working hours are 8.15am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am to 12.30pm on Friday
• Company group personal pension scheme the company pays 4%, and the employee pays 4%
• Death in service benefit equating to 3 times basic salary, eligible after 3 months of service
• Medical healthcare cover (due to be rolled out to staff over the next 6 months)
• A new profit share bonus scheme

If this opportunity as an Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!

Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment

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The Test Engineer will join a Systems Engineering team critical in space thruster engine development. You will work on a complex, multifaceted rocket engine system comprised of numerous newly developed and integrated components. This role has wide ranging technical input including structural, thermal, rocket propulsion, space electronics, software, testing and systems analysis.In essence as a Senior Systems Engineer, you will coordinate and bring together the diverse sub components and sub assembles into a complete working space engine design.My client supplies chemical propulsion rocket engines and thrusters serve to key spacecraft manufacturers for commercial, defence and scientific applications. RequirementsSpace systems experience ideally of large European space projects, system primes or ESA.Technical leadership of large, multidisciplinary Electrical Harnessing Design, routing and schematic Mechanical and fluidic system Engineering projects.System Analysis knowledge to apply to, fluidic systems, surge pressure and pressure drop. Performance, Structural, Thermal, Reliability, Radiation Assessment, Hazard or Safety Analysis.Complex product development experience of thermal design and equipment selection using Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).Intelligent, logical approach to problem solving.Degree, Masters or higher qualification in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.You will own the overall engine system architecture, analysis and documentation including FMECAs, radiation, reliability, mechanical, thermal, fluidic, electromagnetic, Design, Development and Verification Plan, Design Justification Document, Software Requirements Specification, Engine Test Plan etc. Working closely with the Project Manager to help plan and organise resources.ResponsibilitiesSupport propulsion engine build, assembly and test development including route card build sequences and system assembly, integration, Manufacturing and Inspection Flow Charts.Review, interpret, manage and own the spacecraft requirements then disseminate down to relevant engine subsystem or component teams.Coordinate of top level Design, Verification and Compliance Matrix.Internally digest key subsystem and component review documentation ensuring work is completed to required standards and all aspects of the engine system are correctly aligned.Lead customer interactions and engine level reviews also manage supplier technical queries in conjunction with the appropriate resource.