Laser Source Project Engineer

Anson McCade Pty; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi leave up to 15 days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised onsite meals

Free parking

Work on Laser Directed Energy Weapon

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty is seeking a Laser Source Project Engineer to drive the technical delivery of a high-energy laser subsystem within a defence programme. You will coordinate with systems, electronics and optics teams, oversee supplier interfaces, and drive integration and testing across the weapon system. Hybrid work: 2–3 days on site.

Security clearance required. The role focuses on delivering complex engineering outputs across multidisciplinary teams involved in a cutting-edge defense

Qualifications

• Experience in complex product or systems development.
• Experience with external suppliers or partners.
• Ability to manage technical work packages and deliverables.
• Understanding interfaces between complex systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Proactive in resolving technical and delivery issues.
• Ability to work with project managers taking ownership of technical activities.
• Knowledge of development, integration and test processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and programme interfaces with external suppliers.
• Support delivery and acceptance of the laser source subsystem.
• Coordinate activities through final assembly, integration and testing.
• Work with engineering teams to integrate the laser source into the wider weapon system.
• Develop and manage technical work packages and supplier deliverables.
• Contribute to technical statements of work and define clear delivery requirements.
• Track technical progress, risks and dependencies across the work package.
• Work with project managers to balance technical priorities and delivery objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve technical and programme challenges.

Skills

Systems engineering

Supplier management

Technical interface management

Stakeholder communication

Delivery planning

Job description

Salary: Up to £53,000 depending on experience

Working model: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite

Security Clearance: British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship

A leading defence technology organisation is looking for a Laser Source Project Engineer to work on a next-generation Laser Directed Energy Weapon programme.

This is a specialist opportunity to work on the development of an advanced high-energy laser weapon system, supporting the delivery, integration and testing of a critical laser subsystem alongside external technology partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The role

You will work closely with the wider systems engineering team and external suppliers to manage the technical delivery of the laser source through development, acceptance, integration and test.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing technical and programme interfaces with external suppliers
• Supporting the delivery and acceptance of the laser source subsystem
• Coordinating activities through final assembly, integration and testing
• Working with engineering teams to integrate the laser source into the wider weapon system
• Developing and managing technical work packages and supplier deliverables
• Contributing to technical statements of work and defining clear delivery requirements
• Tracking technical progress, risks and dependencies across the work package
• Working closely with project managers to balance technical priorities and delivery objectives
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and programme challenges
• Supporting the continued development and evolution of the wider weapon system
• Contributing to design reviews, technical discussions and integration activities

You will be working across a multidisciplinary environment involving systems, electronics, optics, mechanical engineering and programme delivery, with the opportunity to contribute to a highly advanced defence technology programme.

What we're looking for

• Engineering experience within complex product, subsystem or systems development
• Experience working with external suppliers or third-party engineering partners
• Experience managing technical work packages, deliverables or supplier activities
• Ability to understand and manage technical interfaces between complex systems or subsystems
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical and delivery issues
• Ability to work alongside project managers while taking ownership of technical activities
• Good understanding of engineering development, integration and test processes

Experience with laser systems, electro-optical equipment, opto-mechanical systems or other complex high-technology subsystems would be particularly useful, although strong experience delivering complex engineering equipment may also be relevant.

What's on offer

• Salary up to £53,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus of up to £2,500
• Pension contributions of up to 14% combined
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Subsidised onsite meals and free parking
• Opportunity to work on a highly advanced Laser Directed Energy Weapon programme

Security requirements

Applicants will need to be British Citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo BPSS checks after offer.