Senior Engineers (SC Cleared)

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SC Cleared Senior Engineers (Systems, Payload, RF, EW or Mechanical) | South West


Talent Locker are pleased to be partnered with a leading innovator in unmanned technology, delivering real-time intelligence solutions and delivering advanced capabilities to key defence partners and defence operations.


This client is at the forefront of providing mission critical support in challenging and harsh environments. With a strong presence in the UK already, they are expanding their engineering operations in the Uk and are seeking a number of highly skilled, security cleared professionals across various disciplines.


These opportunities will be responsible for delivering advanced capabilities to key defence partners and operates across the entire capability including designing, prototyping and delivering solutions.

The key skills are we looking for are;


  • Systems Engineering
  • RF Engineering
  • Payload Engineering
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Mechanical Engineering


What does the role involve?


  • Design, develop, test and deploy systems and products
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance across projects
  • Produce technical documentation and design specifications, test plans
  • Work with cross functional teams to develop solutions for complex technical challenges


What are we looking for?


  • 3 days per week in the South West
  • Eligibility for UKSC Clearance
  • Demonstrable experience of engineering principles and methodologies
  • Working experience in the defence sector


To apply or to find out more information please send your CV to or call Emma on 077101 43699

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