Project Engineer (Design & Certification) – Aerospace Sector
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE
25 days + BH + 9 day working fortnight
Are you passionate about turning technical challenges into innovative solutions? A leading aerospace company is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to act as the vital bridge between customer requirements and engineering excellence.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the design, development and certification of new projects and products from initial quote through to final delivery. As part of the Design team, you will liaise and support sales, manufacturing and quality teams with new product introduction and existing products.
What you’ll do:
- Evaluate and translate customer requirements into creative technical solutions
- Develop compliance matrices and technical proposals for sales bids and contracts
- Support project reviews, qualification, and certification activities (EASA, CAA, FAA)
- Liaise with design, manufacturing, and compliance experts to drive feasibility and process improvement
We’re looking for:
- A degree in aerospace, mechanical, or relevant engineering field
- Background in design and certification - within an engineering environment, Aerospace preferred
- Understanding of project reviews, qualification, certification and signatory activities (EASA, CAA, FAA, DOA, Part 21J)
- Experience preparing technical proposals and working within regulated industries
- Knowledge of CAD tools and engineering data systems
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
What’s on offer:
A chance to work with pioneering teams, shape challenging projects, and make your mark in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.