University of Warwick

Principal Engineer - Defence and Emerging Opportunities (299)

CV4 7AL

Key information

Pay
Competitive
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
15 Oct 2026
Closing date
3 Nov 2026

About this role

Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2028.

This role will require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Check (BPSS) (National security vetting

clearance levels - GOV.UK) and this will include undertaking a basic DBS check. This will need to be completed before any work can commence.

Please note that due to the nature of the activities within this role, we will not be able to consider individuals from any of the listed ITAR restricted countries.

This role with work with the WMG CTO and the WMG senior leadership team to develop and lead the execution and implementation of according plans that respond to the future industrial need. Work across WMG/High Value Manufacturing Catapult to define the plan and strategic investment in emerging emerging Defence and National Security opportunities.