Laser Directed Energy Weapon System Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a System Engineer, contributing to the cutting-edge development of a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technology projects from inception to delivery, ensuring performance and reliability in advanced defence systems. You will play a key role in system design engineering, collaborating with design authorities and building strong relationships with partners. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-looking initiative that is set to redefine capabilities in defence technology. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Corporate benefits package

Transparent career development opportunities

Advanced facilities access

Qualifications

• Experience in developing complex systems, ideally in defence.
• Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced LDEW systems.
• Drive trade studies and system development activities.

Skills

Systems Design Engineering

Communication Skills

Technical Information Dissemination

System Architecting Tools (DOORS, Rhapsody)

Knowledge of Lasers

Maritime System Integration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

Your experience of systems design and ability to see how things are put together will help you to work on the technical system design of a brand new boundary pushing laser weapon system development programme. As a System Engineer, you will be working on a world leading, potentially world changing, new capability development at the forefront of advanced technology.

You will have the opportunity to work for a leading multi- Defence systems provider which boasts some of the most advanced facilities in their areas of expertise. A corporate benefits package and transparent career development opportunities are on offer within this vibrant Engineering environment.

The role gives you the opportunity to be involved in new technology projects through their full lifecycle, from bid to customer delivery, and be part of something unique, deeply technical and forward looking. You will gain visibility for you and your work at the highest level both inside and outside the company.

About the job:

Our client currently requires a System Engineer to be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing advanced defence systems. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced LDEW systems, ensuring flawless performance and reliability. The role will include:

1. System Design Engineering
2. Initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities
3. Understand elaboration of user requirements with the design authorities in response to their needs and constraints
4. Support functional design with requirement flow down through system/sub-system/equipment
5. Develop excellent working relationships with key partners
6. Desire to develop, build and grow the Systems Design team and the people within it as the project develops

About you:

As a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) System Engineer you will be a systems engineer and your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

1. Experience of developing complex systems (ideally in defence)
2. Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels
3. Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner
4. Experience of system architecting tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody (desirable)
5. Knowledge of lasers or maritime system integration would be highly beneficial

Position Details:

Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) System Engineer
Bristol
Up to £45,000 - £55,000
Permanent

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, to SC level.