Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Location: Almondsbury

RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. As we scale, we need a Project Engineer to support with technical project delivery and contribute to the growth of the RC Fornax engineering function.

Main Responsibilities:

* Support Technical Project Delivery - Contribute to the technical delivery and management of customer projects, ensuring high-quality, practical solutions are delivered.

* Support Internal Capability Development - Contribute to the development of engineering processes, tools, and best practices to support the scaling of RC Fornax's consultancy.

* Provide Support to Project Scoping - Provide dedicated support to the business development function, for example contributing to proposal development including early-stage feasibility studies, trade-off analyses and system architecture exploration.

* Collaborate across the business - Work closely with various other functions of the business.

* Professional Development - Willing to work towards professional registration with a known industry body (e.g. CEng).

Essential:

* Engineering Knowledge - Solid technical foundation in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Systems, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical).

* Strong People Skills - Able to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines, ideally with experience working within a team environment.

* Adaptability - Comfortable switching between various technical challenges.

* Autonomy - Ability to work independently and take initiative within a fast-paced technical environment.

* Technical Curiosity - A desire to explore and contribute to the development of new technologies, ideally with knowledge of one or more of the following AI, ML, Autonomy, IoT, AR/VR.

* Process and Quality Focus - Awareness of engineering frameworks, standards, and assurance processes.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree, HND or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?

* Real impact - Contribute to the growth of the RC Fornax engineering function.

* Growth opportunity - Be part of a rapidly expanding business with career progression potential.

* Cutting-edge work - Engage with complex, safety-critical systems in high-value industries.

* Dynamic & Supportive Environment – Work alongside industry experts in a veteran-owned consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

* Support Towards Professional Registration - Dedicated support towards achieving professional registration, and/or industry-recognised qualifications such as CSEP.

Benefits:

* 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

* Flexible hybrid working – spend 3 days in our newly refurbished office and 2 days working from home

* Pension scheme 8% total contributions

* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

* A supportive and inclusive work culture where your contributions are valued.

* The chance to work with a company that is committed to making a difference in the defence sector