Research & Development Engineer (Projects) - Aerospace Systems

My Client is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to lead Projects in theirtheir cutting-edge Aerospace R&D team. This is a technical leadership role on complex aerospace systems and platforms on both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

As a Project Engineer in the R&D department, you?ll lead multidisciplinary engineering projects through Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) up to TRL6, shaping next-generation aerospace solutions. You?ll play a pivotal role in engineering task planning, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement-driving innovation through all stages of the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead small to medium-sized R&D projects; support technical workstreams on larger programmes

• Define and manage engineering activities, work packages, and risk registers

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., stress, safety, systems) to meet milestones

• Deliver engineering design reviews and provide clear communication to internal and external stakeholders

• Manage engineering change and maintain traceability of design decisions

• Support capability planning and interface with programme management

Requirements:

• Degree, HNC, or apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience in a complex engineering role

• Proven experience with full engineering lifecycle and design reviews

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills

• Familiarity with project scheduling and stakeholder alignment is desirable

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.