Lead WOME Engineer – Naval Weapons & Safety Assurance

IExpE; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airmen Technical Services in Bristol / Abbey Wood is seeking a Principal WOME Engineer for a defence maritime contract. The role involves engineering assurance, certification and safe operation of naval platforms with an initial contract to March 2027 and potential extension.

You will lead specialist WOME engineering, explosive safety cases, hazard logs, weapons integration and system installation, with strong emphasis on regulated engineering and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in WOME, OME, Explosive Safety or Weapons Engineering with a strong background in safety cases and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist WOME engineering and explosive safety advice.
• Maintain Explosive Safety Cases and Hazard Log.
• Support weapons and munitions integration.
• Oversee weapon system installation, inspection and certification.
• Conduct safety reviews and engineering assurance across the platform lifecycle.

Skills

WOME engineering

Hazard logs

Safety cases

Stakeholder management

Regulated environment

Job description

Airmen Technical Services in Bristol / Abbey Wood is seeking a Principal WOME Engineer for a defence maritime contract. The role involves engineering assurance, certification and safe operation of naval platforms with an initial contract to March 2027 and potential extension.

You will lead specialist WOME engineering, explosive safety cases, hazard logs, weapons integration and system installation, with strong emphasis on regulated engineering and stakeholder management.