Full-time

Project Engineer

Posted by Vantage Consulting • Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

📍 Gateshead, Tyne & Wear 🕒 February 26, 2026

About the Role

Project Engineer - (Must Be Eligible for UK SC Clearance) Defence electronics | Gateshead (on-site)

£40,000-£50,000
This role sits within a UK defence engineering team delivering electronics-led systems to MOD and international customers. You'll join an established team and report directly to the Defence lead.

What you'll work on

You'll support defence programmes across three technical areas:

Communications Information Systems (CIS)

Fighting Vehicles (electronics and mechanical systems)

Electronic Warfare (RF and electronics-focused)
Typical work includes:

Engineering support across ILS and in-service projects

Reviewing technical documentation and reporting findings

Supporting engineering change

Working with engineers, compliance, and defence customers

Background that fits

Essential

Electronics, electrical, systems, or communications engineering background

Level 6 Qualification in E...

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