Senior Warhead & Lethality Engineer | Lead Design

Iexpe

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and stock options
Private Medical & Dental
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Lunchtime catering on site

Job summary

Iexpe, based in Cambridge, is seeking a highly capable Warhead & Lethality Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced warhead systems. This role involves working across the product lifecycle, applying deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in warhead development, a strong understanding of explosives, and a collaborative approach. We offer competitive compensation, stock options, and a robust benefits package including private medical and dental.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in warhead development from conceptual design through final test/assembly.
  • Working knowledge of missile design or production support and integration.
  • Strong understanding of explosives and warhead performance principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, analysis, and integration of warhead systems.
  • Conduct warhead performance assessments and vulnerability analyses.
  • Produce technical documentation, reports, and design reviews.

Skills

Engineering principles
Analytical techniques
Warhead performance assessment
Collaboration with technical disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another relevant STEM discipline

Job description

Iexpe, based in Cambridge, is seeking a highly capable Warhead & Lethality Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced warhead systems. This role involves working across the product lifecycle, applying deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in warhead development, a strong understanding of explosives, and a collaborative approach. We offer competitive compensation, stock options, and a robust benefits package including private medical and dental.

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