Project Engineer, Aerospace ​/ Aviation ​/ Avionics

Portsmouth, UK | Aerospace Manufacturing | Permanent

At DART Aerospace (F.P.T. Industries Ltd), we design and manufacture mission-critical aerospace equipment used worldwide in both commercial and defense sectors. Our teams are driven by quality, safety, and innovation, supporting a rapidly evolving industry.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our Design Engineering team and lead the development and certification of new aerospace products.

You will be responsible for managing engineering projects from initial concept through to certification and final delivery, working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and quality
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• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and certification strategies
• Support bids and sales through technical proposals and compliance matrices
• Design and develop products (2D/3D CAD / Solid Works, CATIA or similar)
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure feasibility and cost-efficiency
• Support production and quality on non-conformances and root cause analysis
• Coordinate with suppliers for development and testing activities
• Participate in project reviews, customer meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong knowledge of certification standards (EASA / FAA / CAA, DO-160, CS-27/29)
• Solid understanding of design for manufacture & aerospace materials
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Works, CATIA, etc.)
• Experience with GD&T and technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
• Familiarity with PLM / ERP systems
• Experience in Part 21 / Part 145 environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

• Work on mission-critical aerospace products
• Join a high-growth, international organization
• Be part of a collaborative and engineering-driven culture
• Attractive benefits including pension, health programs, and flexible schedule (9-day fortnight)

If you are driven by innovation, certification challenges, and aerospace engineering excellence, we want to hear from you.