R&D Project Engineer in Aberdeen

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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 hardwareBackground that fits

You come from one core discipline:



Mechanical engineering

Electronics engineering

Embedded / firmware engineeringAnd 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 hardwarePure 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 testedFormal 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 EngineerLocation & 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 timesCompensation



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



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



Teams call with the R&D Manager (introductory)

On-site interview covering your background and experience and a technical assessment aligned to your discipline

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