Weapon System Equipment Lead - Requirements & Certification

Electus Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Equipment Requirement Authority in Bristol for a permanent position focused on managing the technical project management and certification of weapon systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of engineering design processes, especially in defence or complex systems, and has experience managing teams. Also, familiarity with military standards is crucial. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 and allows hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, preferably in defence or complex weapon systems.
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics, or complex mechanical design.
• Proven experience managing small teams or holding team leadership roles in technical environments.
• Familiarity with military and commercial standards and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical status and progression of assigned work packages.
• Specifying clear and precise requirements for internal and external design teams.
• Collaborating with national and international Design Authorities to define technical solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with standards throughout the development lifecycle.
• Developing verification and validation strategies.
• Preparing certification documentation for weapon systems.
• Facilitating technical information exchange within supply chains.

Skills

Strong understanding of engineering design processes

Knowledge of high integrity hardware

Experience managing small teams

Familiarity with military standards

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Equipment Requirement Authority in Bristol for a permanent position focused on managing the technical project management and certification of weapon systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of engineering design processes, especially in defence or complex systems, and has experience managing teams. Also, familiarity with military standards is crucial. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 and allows hybrid working.