Defense Engineer

Proactive Global; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Bristol is seeking a Weapons Engineer to design, integrate, test and support complex weapons systems. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days on-site and strong progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will have experience in weapons or systems engineering, testing and documentation, and may require security clearance. This permanent position offers a clear career path within defence-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Understanding of complex equipment and subsystem integration.
• Weapons engineering, electronic engineering or systems engineering experience.
• Experience in testing, maintenance, troubleshooting or technical assurance.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear documentation.
• Security clearance where required by the project.

Responsibilities

• Review system requirements and technical specifications.
• Support the integration of equipment and subsystems.
• Investigate technical faults and performance issues.
• Develop or review test procedures and engineering reports.
• Participate in trials, verification and validation activities.
• Maintain technical records and contribute to engineering assurance.
• Coordinate with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Complex equipment integration

Weapons engineering

Testing & maintenance

Technical documentation

Security clearance

Job description

Job Role: Weapons Engineer

Location: Bristol - Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Proactive are currently in search of multiple experienced Weapons Engineers to start work for a client in Bristol. This is a permanent position offering ample opportunities for progression and development. The ideal candidate will have come from a defence or service background looking to take the next step in their career.

The Weapons Systems Engineer supports the design, integration, testing and through-life support of complex weapons or combat systems. Depending on the project, the role may cover electronic systems, sensors, communications interfaces, system performance or engineering verification.

Key responsibilities

• Review system requirements and technical specifications.
• Support the integration of equipment and subsystems.
• Investigate technical faults and performance issues.
• Develop or review test procedures and engineering reports.
• Participate in trials, verification and validation activities.
• Maintain technical records and contribute to engineering assurance.
• Coordinate with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams.

Experience and skills sought

• Understanding of complex equipment and subsystem integration.
• Weapons engineering, electronic engineering or systems engineering experience.
• Experience in testing, maintenance, troubleshooting or technical assurance.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear documentation.
• Security clearance where required by the project.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.