Head of Laser Systems

Copello Global Ltd; West of England; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Copello Global Ltd seeks a Head of Advanced Defence Capabilities in Bristol, a hybrid role requiring eligibility for UK Security Clearance. You will lead a specialist team across development, delivery and future capability of advanced laser systems, guiding strategic and technical direction for Laser DEW technologies.

The position involves coordinating research, development and innovation programmes while building academic, industry and government partnerships and representing the organisation

Qualifications

• Engineering or physics degree with weapons systems experience.
• Strong knowledge of Laser DEW technologies.
• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• Experience delivering complex technical projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Understanding of R&D funding and programme lifecycles.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of scientists and engineers.
• Oversee multiple complex projects and provide strategic direction across Laser DEW technologies.
• Drive R&D and innovation programmes.
• Build relationships with academia, industry and government partners.
• Represent the organisation at defence forums.
• Manage technical challenges from concept to implementation.

Connaissances

Laser DEW technologies

People management

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Formation

Engineering or Physics background

Description du poste

Head of Advanced Defence Capabilities

Location – Bristol, hybrid. Salary – Up to £72,000 plus 30% bonus, car allowance and package.

Please note: Due to the nature of the programme, this role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance.

We’re looking for an experienced engineering or scientific leader with strong knowledge of Laser Directed Weapon systems, alongside proven people management and programme delivery experience. The role will lead a specialist team working across the development, delivery and future capability of advanced laser systems.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and developing a team of specialist scientists and engineers
• Overseeing multiple complex, multi-disciplinary projects and work packagesProviding strategic and technical direction across Laser DEW technologies
• Driving research, development and innovation programmes
• Building relationships with academic, industry and government partners
• Supporting international collaboration and representing the organisation at relevant industry and defence forums
• Managing technical challenges and driving projects from concept through to implementation

What we’re looking for:

• Engineering or physics background, ideally with weapons systems experience
• Strong knowledge and experience of Laser DEW technologies and systems
• Proven people management and technical leadership experience
• Experience delivering small programmes or complex technical work packages
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Understanding of programme lifecycles and R&D funding processes