Job Description:

Location: Bristol (4-5 days per week onsite)

Duration: 12 month initial contract

Rate: £50ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance.

Role details:
Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is currently looking for a Project Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a contract basis. This role supports the delivery of integration tools to customers, acting as the liaison between the Systems Engineering section and Manufacturing. The position demands a proactive approach to ensure timely delivery of critical path activities. This position is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

• Supporting the delivery of integration tools to customers by liaising between Systems Engineering and Manufacturing
• Working with Project Leads and development teams to ensure timely delivery of critical path activities
• Collaborating within an agile development team of mixed discipline engineers to deliver simulations and equipment representations
• Deploying existing software packages onto hardware as provided by the software development team
• Ensuring relevant Safety and Security documentation is followed as per design definitions
• Supporting documentation updates and handling shipping and export functions, when necessary

• Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computer hardware
• Ability to follow software load instructions to install software on COTS hardware
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Linux and Windows
• Ability to build relationships and solve problems effectively with a diverse group of people
• Understanding and supporting delivery plans to meet schedules
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve issues with project plans
• Proficiency in using and managing simple databases for asset management and tracking
• Experience in conducting software tests on deliverable equipment using pre-existing test documentation
• Understanding the importance of version and quality controls
• Demonstrated ability to deliver to deadlines with a positive, professional attitude
• Ability to handle manual tasks as part of the role

• Familiarity with continuous integration/development tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub)
• Knowledge of system integration principles and processes
• Understanding of software development practices

If you are a proactive Project Engineer with expertise in COTS and systems integration, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Bristol.