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Hardware Project Engineer- Defence

Thales Group

Hardware Project Engineer- Defence

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Thales Group, North Cheriton, Somerset

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 12 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1713b8e52a7f45fda1f6673a403f5608

Full Job Description

  • Define the Hardware development cycle in consistency with that of upper/same level elements (dependencies, co-engineering activities).

  • Tailor the Hardware engineering environment (process, practices and tools) according to Company and Project requirements.

  • Allocates responsibilities to individual contributors.

  • Participate in the specification of the functions and interfaces of products to be developed.

  • Participate in the definition of the architecture, and the allocation of functions, to the components for which they have primary responsibility.

  • The Hardware Project Engineer proactively contributes to all elements of the Project/Product/SFR&D activity so that hardware engineering expertise and effort is applied as necessary to secure successful business outcomes. This will typically be in a lead engineering management role for hardware design and development activity and in a support role for all other activity.

  • You will be responsible for agreeing with the Project / Product / SFR&D teams that he/she is allocated to support.

  • Responsible for enabling the development teams to define: How this is to be achieved including the responsible management of the technical risk. This detailed plan is to be captured in the sprint backlog register.

  • You will motivate the team to own the successful delivery of the engineering artefacts ensuring that all activities are logged and tracked in JIRA as part of the eTUP mandated toolset(s).

  • You will ensure that the development team track and manage progress against the identified activities, reporting progress, taking remedial action and escalating issues as appropriate, including Design to Cost etc with clear targets and tracking of achievement against these.

  • You will maximise the use of Agile and Lean Development techniques to ensure timely delivery of the engineering tasks in accordance with company procedures and practices.

  • You will be responsible for defining and collating the required metrics and reports required by both the Project/Product /SFR&D and Engineering Management team in a timely and accurate way.

    BEng(Hons) Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Evidence of the ability to lead and motivate a team of people to achieve a goal is important.

  • The ability to develop, manage and promote Product engineering solutions.

  • Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of engineering development "v" cycles.

  • Key influencer and user of Product Life cycle management tools and JIRA.

  • Experience within manufacturing and of manufacturing processes.


    • Desirable
  • Knowledge of the quality management systems, Design, Develop and Qualify the Solution (Hardware) Process Lifecycle, or equivalent ISO9001 compliant engineering management system.

  • Knowledge of Lean & Agile Development techniques.

  • Level 6 Qualification in Leadership & Management.

  • Level 6 Qualification in Coaching & Mentoring.

  • IPMA Level D Qualification or equivalent experience.

  • Experience in Project management in defence or similar industries.


    • Security Clearance statement

    This role requires SC level security clearance at UK eyes only (Either current or ability to gain full clearance is essential). For more information and guidance, please visit the UKSV website.

    Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

    Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions., At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

    Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes;
  • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm

  • Pension Scheme

  • 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)

  • Life Cover and private health cover

  • Progression and Development Opportunities

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

  • Development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.


    • Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.