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PRINCIPAL ENGINEER β MUST HOLD ACTIVE EDV CLEARANCE
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In partnership with Robert Half
Central London β working pattern Fully Onsite
A high-performing engineering team within the defence sector who are looking to hire an experienced Principal Engineer.
This is a genuinely hands-on Principal Engineer role. Youβll be working on complex engineering problems, helping shape technical decisions and providing direction across the wider engineering team.
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Iβm in my final year doing Economics and I donβt know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant β 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Youβve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon β deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme β client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Youβll need strong experience with either Java or Python, along with a good understanding of modern cloud and engineering environments.
TECH STACK
- Java / Python
- React / Next.js / TypeScript
- REST APIs
- AWS / Azure
- Docker
- Kubernetes / OpenShift
- Terraform / Ansible
- PostgreSQL
The role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the technology and wants to have a real influence on architecture, engineering standards and how solutions are delivered.
Youβll also have the opportunity to mentor other engineers and work closely with technical stakeholders across the organisation.


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THE IMPORTANT BIT
Active EDV clearance is essential.
Central London and fully onsite due to the nature of the work.
If youβre a Principal Engineer with strong Java or Python experience and active EDV clearance, Iβd be interested in speaking with you.
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