Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Piper Maddox | Lead Project Engineer

Piper Maddox
Leeds
10 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Pipe Welder - Aerospace

Pipe Welder - AIT Mechanical Operations

Installation Electrician

Welder - Class 1

Electrical Engineer

Senior Naval Architect

LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER

Multiple locations aross the UK

£60,000 - £70,000 base salary


We are partnered with aGlobal LeaderinPower Generation & Electrificationtechnology for multiple applications and industries.


Recently secruing high profile projects and investment, they are seeking experienced Lead Project Engineers to join the business on a permanent basis.


Why join?


  • State of the art equipment and facilities
  • Industry-leading organisation recognised for it Engineering environment of excellence
  • Variety to project exposure across Marine, Aerospace, Power Generation sectors
  • Competitive compensation package including bonus (paid in excess over past 3 years), attractive pension scheme + more
  • Hybrid working outside of core project deadlines


Requirements


  • Electrical & Electronics background
  • Experience leading a a team in an Engineering company
  • Power Generation, Electric Drives or related fields for application
  • Ideally commissioning experience
  • Strong communication skills, articulate and engaging lead
  • Travel involved, visiting suppliers globally carrying out FAT tests
  • Dealing with clients, customer facing role, budget control

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.