Engineering with ownership

Most engineering roles involve working on a small part of a much larger system.

At Spectra, you’ll work across the whole thing.

You’ll take ownership of mechanical and manufacturing design across complete products — from early concept through to production and deployment.

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd is a Queen’s Award-winning engineering company designing and delivering tactical communications systems for defence and security users. Our systems are shaped by operational experience and built to perform in demanding environments.

The role

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on turning ideas into robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will:

• Design mechanical systems, enclosures and integrated product assemblies

• Develop manufacturing approaches across additive and subtractive processes

• Select materials appropriate for environmental, mechanical and RF considerations

• Translate concepts into practical, production-ready designs

• Support products through development, testing and manufacture

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

• Experience with manufacturing software (e.g. Autodesk, Materialise)

• Proven ability to take designs through to manufacture

• Engineering qualification (HNC, HND or BEng with relevant experience)

• UK National (required for Security Clearance)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Why Spectra

• Work across complete products, not isolated components

• See designs through from concept to fielded capability

• Operate in a small, experienced engineering team

• Contribute directly to real-world systems used in operational environments

Package & Benefits

• • Competitive salary based on experience (typically £40–50K)

  • 15:30 finish on Fridays

  • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 with service)

  • Up to 8% matched company pension

  • Healthcare cashback plan

  • Barn-conversion office environment in Herefordshire

  • Free parking and EV charging