Senior Laser DEW Capabilities Lead

Copello

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 79,000

Full time

10 days ago

Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus 30%

Job summary

Copello is seeking an experienced engineering or scientific leader to head Advanced Defence Capabilities in Bristol. You will lead a specialist team focused on Laser DEW technologies and oversee multi-disciplinary projects from concept to implementation.

The role requires strong programme delivery experience, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to collaborate with academic, industry and government partners while navigating R&D funding processes and security clearances.

Qualifications

Engineering or physics background, ideally with weapons systems experience.
Strong knowledge 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.

Responsibilities

Leading and developing a team of specialist scientists and engineers.
Overseeing multiple complex, multi-disciplinary projects and work packages.
Providing 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.