Principal Engineer - Defence and Emerging Opportunities (299)


Company:	University of Warwick
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV4 7AL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

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