Deputy Chief Engineer Technology

Every mission begins with the expertise and dedication of the people behind it. We are partnering with a leading defence and aerospace organisation to recruit a Deputy Chief Engineer – Technology. In this senior engineering role, you will support the Chief Engineer in guiding a technical team, ensuring mission system projects are delivered to specification and on schedule. You will review and approve technical solutions, manage team resources, and mentor engineers to achieve project and team goals. You will also help maintain quality processes, author and manage technical documentation, and support internal and external audits.

You will work across complex systems including RF, radar, electronic warfare, and avionics, contributing technical expertise and strategic guidance within an integrated product team. Your input will influence technology programmes, resource allocation, and performance outcomes, ensuring delivery meets the highest standards.

Role Details

• Location: Bournemouth
• Salary: £60,000–£70,000
• Work pattern: Site-based, full-time

Key Requirements

• Proven Systems Engineering leadership across full project lifecycles
• Experience in RF, radar, EW, or avionics systems
• Technical team management and project delivery experience
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 processes, audits, and quality management
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with 10+ years’ relevant experience desirable
• AI technologies and applications experience highly desirable
• Previous or current UK DV clearance highly desirable

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold DV clearance or can obtain it.
This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.