Senior OME Engineer - Naval Systems Leader (SC Cleared)

Evodia Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 33,210,000 - 35,055,000; Part time

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking an experienced Lead OME Engineer to lead safety, certification, and systems integration for high-profile naval programmes. The role focuses on ordnance, munitions, explosives (OME), and platforms within the Ships Acquisition domain.

You will provide expert technical leadership across acquisition lifecycles and interact with MOD and industry partners. The position is Bristol-based with a flexible hybrid arrangement (2–3 days onsite).

Qualifications

• Substantial experience providing technical leadership within complex defence programmes.
• Strong background in OME, weapons, munitions, or maritime systems engineering.
• Proven track record delivering certification and safety assurance outcomes.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, verification, validation, and certification activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on OME systems, weapons, and pyrotechnic devices across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Lead requirements definition, system integration, and technical assurance activities.
• Support OME integration into maritime platforms and contribute to Platform Authority certification submissions.
• Authorise technical data, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations such as DSA02 and Def Stan 05-57.
• Manage technical risks and develop risk management strategies that prioritise safety and environmental considerations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical audits, and assurance activities with MOD and industry stakeholders.
• Lead verification, validation, testing, and acceptance activities for OME systems.
• Support certification, modifications, disposal, and decommissioning processes.
• Coach and mentor engineers within your team and across the wider programme.

Skills

Leadership

Defence industry

Systems engineering

Safety management

Job description

Evodia Limited is seeking an experienced Lead OME Engineer to lead safety, certification, and systems integration for high-profile naval programmes. The role focuses on ordnance, munitions, explosives (OME), and platforms within the Ships Acquisition domain.

You will provide expert technical leadership across acquisition lifecycles and interact with MOD and industry partners. The position is Bristol-based with a flexible hybrid arrangement (2–3 days onsite).