R&D Project Engineer

R&D Project Engineer
Aberdeen

We're partnered with an organisation who develops wireless hardware systems that operate in extreme operating conditions.

The technology focuses on reliable data transmission where environmental limits, power constraints, and physical robustness are critical. R&D builds physical products: electronics, embedded software, and mechanical systems that interact with the real world.
Why this role exists
The R&D team are looking to add delivery capacity and technical decision-making to an 8-person Project Engineering team, reporting directly to the R&D Manager.

The role
As Project Engineer / Project Manager you will:

• Own end-to-end delivery of new products and technology developments

• Coordinate electronics, embedded software, mechanical, test, and supply-chain activities
• Make technical and logistical decisions to keep projects on schedule
• Translate ideas into buildable, testable hardware

Background that fits
You come from one core discipline:

• Mechanical engineering
• Electronics engineering
• Embedded / firmware engineering

And you have experience coordinating work beyond your own discipline.
Industries that transfer well:

• Oil & gas / downhole
• Space
• Automotive
• Medical devices
• Defence or other safety-critical hardware

Pure software-only backgrounds are unlikely to fit.

What matters in practice

• You can explain how you think, not just what you've done
• You're comfortable making decisions with incomplete data
• You've coordinated people, timelines, and trade-offs
• You can turn ideas into something that can be built and tested

Formal project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APMP) are not required.
Seniority

• Open to mid-level to senior profiles
• More junior engineers will develop under a Senior Project Engineer

Location & working pattern

• Aberdeen, on-site engineering environment
• 3 days per week in the office
• Home working 1-2 days per week if project work allows
• Core hours: 9:00-17:00, 37.5 hours/week
• Flexibility around start/finish times

Compensation

• £50,000 - £90,000 base salary, depending on experience and delivery scope

Benefits

• 33 days holiday, rising to 35 days after 5 years
• Private healthcare (after 3 months)
• Pension: 5% employer contribution with 4% employee contribution
• Death in service: 5× salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation support where required
• Long-service awards every 5 years

Interview process

1. Teams call with the R&D Manager (introductory)
2. On-site interview covering your background and experience and a technical assessment aligned to your discipline