Project Chief Engineer

Leonardo Bristol, England Apr 15, 2026

Type Part Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Schedule Flexible

Project Chief Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Be delegated by the business as the Design Authority & Company Technical Signatory for the required products.
  • Have experience in developing systems solutions particularly with the radar/communication and EW domains.
  • Test Qualification and Acceptance strategies.
  • Experience of managing the Design Standard and associated Configuration Management.

Confirmed role details

  • This is a hybrid role, with expectations to work out of our site in Basildon, Southampton or Luton around 2 days per week.
  • Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For Part Time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

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