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 onYou''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 projectsReviewing technical documentation and reporting findingsSupporting engineering changeWorking with engineers, compliance, and defence customersBackground that fitsEssentialElectronics, electrical, systems, or communications engineering backgroundLevel 6 Qualification in Engineering related disciplineExperience delivering engineering products or technical servicesEligible for UK SC clearanceBeneficialDefence or security sector experienceTransferable backgrounds considered: Oil and Gas, RailExposure to ILS or engineering changeProfessional registration (e.g. CEng, MIET).Location and working patternGateshead (Team Valley)On-site role with some flexibility at manager discretionOffice and customer sites - not remote or hybrid by default37.5 hours/week, flexitime availableSalary and benefits 40,000- 50,000 base salarySalary sacrifice pensionCycle to work schemeAnnual leave increasing