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$59k per year
Location
In office (Peterborough)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.

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Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to support the development of advanced communications and electronic systems on the edge of Lincolnshire. This permanent role will coordinate project engineering activities, support product development and help deliver reliable technology for civil and military aviation customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and organise activities across one or more concurrent internal development projects
  • Work with the Project Lead, Project Owner and Product Architect to plan, document and deliver project activities
  • Maintain key project documentation, including Project Quality Plans, Product Release Plans and Statements of Work
  • Schedule activities, monitor task completion and report progress against project roadmaps
  • Identify project risks, document mitigation plans and escalate issues that may affect delivery
  • Support resource planning and identify the equipment, prototype PCBs, metalwork and other materials required for project activities
  • Organise project reviews, liaise with technical authorities and coordinate communication between internal and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to process improvements, quality initiatives and the delivery of effective engineering solutions

Job Requirements:

  • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline, supported by a strong background in Mathematics and Science
  • Experience in a design engineering or product development environment
  • Understanding of project coordination, project engineering and the full product development lifecycle
  • Knowledge of electronics, including analogue, digital, RF or embedded systems
  • Awareness of communications and modulation techniques, digital signal processing, networking or communication protocols
  • Understanding of electronic circuit design, prototyping, verification, manufacture and product introduction
  • Knowledge of FPGA, firmware, embedded software or programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, HTML or JavaScript would be advantageous
  • Strong planning, prioritisation, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused and adaptable approach

Benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements with defined core hours
  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance
  • Private healthcare and wellbeing support
  • Flexible options for buying and selling annual leave
  • Training, continuous learning and professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme, flu vaccinations and cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking and access to a subsidised staff canteen

If you are an organised and technically minded Project Engineer with experience in electronics and product development, this is an excellent opportunity to support innovative defence and security technology. Apply now to progress your career in a collaborative engineering environment.

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