Are you a systems or design engineer looking for a change in role? Are you interested in technical project management and certification of military or industrial grade equipment for new applications in the Complex Weapons Sector? Have you thought about a switch to a progressive engineering environment where you can be truly supported to achieve your career goals? From Laser Weapons to Air Defence Missiles, from Naval Strike to Deep Strike, significant investment is being made in the next generation of Weapon Systems and you could be part of the team!

This role reports directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer and involves managing the development of equipment requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis, and maintaining safe and secure integrity throughout the development cycle and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical status and progression of assigned work packages

• Specify clear and accurate requirements for the design team, internal or external

• Work closely with national and international Design Authorities to define solutions, including technical trades

• Understand adherence needs for relevant commercial, military, and safety standards

• Deliver verification and validation strategies for electrical, mechanical, software, and transversal system or subsystem properties

• Prepare certification of Weapon System and Subsystem for trials or delivery

• Facilitate exchange of technical information with internal/external supply base and procurement teams

The ideal candidate would ideally have:

• Understanding of engineering design processes and applications

• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics, or complex mechanical design

• Experience managing a small team or team leader experience

The ideal candidate must have:

• Proven ability to manage technical requirements within projects

• Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams and external partners

• Strong communication and organisational skills

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)

• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)

• Opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave (up to 15 additional days)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave, including maternity, adoption, shared parental, paternity, neonatal, and fertility-related leave

• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.