Naval Combat Systems Engineer

Murray McIntosh & Associates Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Naval Combat Systems Engineer for a permanent role that offers predominantly remote work with occasional visits to various sites including Portsmouth and Plymouth. The preferred candidate will have experience as a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy with strong competencies in combat systems. Responsibilities include conducting audits and engaging in service delivery. This position is crucial for those with a background in Type 45 Destroyer or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong background in naval combat systems, particularly on Type 45 Destroyer or similar.
• Ability to manage and understand large amounts of interface data.
• Experience with NSIPS related tasks in naval contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct combat system audits for ships/submarines.
• Engage in NSIPS service delivery and bid work.
• Manage technical projects related to naval systems.

Skills

NSIPS Service Delivery

Ship/Submarine combat system audits

Surface ship experience

Comprehensive knowledge of combat systems

Understanding interface data handling

SC clearance eligibility

Education

Experience in Royal Navy as Petty Officer / Chief Petty Officer / Weapon Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Murray McIntosh are currently seeking a Naval Combat Systems Engineer to work for a client of ours on a permanent basis as detailed below :

In this role you will be working predominantly remotely but visiting a mixture of sites located in Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol & Frome a few times per quarter.

This role would suit an ex Petty Officer / Chief Petty Officer / Royal Navy Weapon Engineer.

Experience & responsibilities :

• NSIPS Service Delivery.
• Conducting of Ship / Submarine combat system audits.
• NSIPS related bid and enquiry work.
• Surface ship experience & ideally served on T45 or QEC platforms.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of surface ship combat systems.
• Previous experience of working on Type 45 Destroyer ships or similar is essential.
• Working knowledge of surface ship and / or submarine combat systems.
• Ability to understand and manage interface data in large quantities.
• Wider capability area technical project work for naval system related activities.
• Capability Area TAF and enquiry work.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

This role can also be offered on a long term contract basis, rate negotiable but inside IR35.