Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer - Beam Director

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security firm is seeking a skilled Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer to contribute to groundbreaking projects such as the DragonFire programme. This role involves managing technical partnerships, ensuring successful sub-system delivery, and driving the development of advanced Laser Directed Energy Weapon systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in systems engineering and project management, along with strong stakeholder engagement skills. Join this innovative team to shape the future of defence technology.

Benefits

Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave policy

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in weapons, systems engineering, and project engineering.
• Proven track record of complex sub-system delivery and integration.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing interface with external partners, both programmatically and technically.
• Overseeing the acceptance and delivery of the Beam Director sub-system.
• Driving project development to advance the DragonFire programme.

Skills

Weapons and systems engineering

Complex sub-system delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Project engineering

Technical direction

Leadership in technical work packages

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. If you are an experienced engineer looking for a unique opportunity to develop advanced Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, this role is perfect for you. You will have the chance to contribute to exciting projects like the renowned DragonFire programme, which is pushing the boundaries of weapon system development in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing interface with external partners, both programmatically and technically
• Overseeing the acceptance and delivery of the Beam Director sub-system, including its final assembly, integration, and test
• Supporting the functional integration of the Beam Director within the broader sub-system definition
• Driving project development to advance the DragonFire programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in weapons, systems engineering, and project engineering
• Proven track record of complex sub-system delivery and integration
• Ability to operate in the early lifecycle of a project, drive technical direction, and clarify stakeholder needs
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and developing technical statements of work
• Capability to develop complex electrical equipment or subsystems ensuring compliance with project requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Leadership in technical work packages alongside experienced project managers

Benefits

• Bonus up to 21% of base salary, depending on grade
• Pension with a maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking

If you are a driven and experienced engineer eager to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's exceptional team working on innovative projects like DragonFire.