Principal Engineer - Support Engineering

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Engineer specialising in Support Engineering and Reliability Centred Maintenance. This contract role will support the development and delivery of reliable, maintainable engineering solutions across submarine-related programmes, with opportunities available in Barrow, Brough or Filton.

Key Responsibilities

Providing senior engineering expertise across Support Engineering and Reliability Centred Maintenance activities

Developing and applying reliability, maintainability and supportability engineering principles

Leading Reliability Centred Maintenance analysis and producing clear technical recommendations

Supporting the identification of operational, maintenance and equipment reliability

requirements

Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, engineering reports and supportability evidence

Working collaboratively with engineering, design, maintenance and project teams

Contributing to risk assessments, technical reviews and continuous improvement activities

Communicating complex engineering information clearly to internal and external stakeholders

Job

Requirements

Significant experience working as a Principal Engineer or in a senior engineering position

Strong knowledge of Support Engineering, Reliability Centred Maintenance and reliability engineering principles

Experience within the defence, security, marine, submarine or other highly regulated engineering environment

Understanding of maintainability, availability, lifecycle engineering and integrated logistics support

Ability to analyse technical information and develop practical, evidence-based solutions

Excellent technical report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong problem-solving abilities with a methodical and detail-focused approach

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Contract Details:

12-month contract

37 hours per week

Hybrid working, with two to three days per week on site

Locations available in Barrow, Brough or Filton

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If you are an experienced Principal Engineer with expertise in Support Engineering and Reliability Centred Maintenance, apply now to support complex and highly important programmes within the defence and security sector