Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer (RMO) - Naval

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bolton is seeking a Project Engineer (RMO) to manage technical requirements and interfaces for naval weapon systems. The candidate should have a degree in engineering and experience in project lifecycle management. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, flexible working arrangements, and additional benefits including a company bonus of up to 21%.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidized meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technical requirements and integration strategies.
• Proficiency in project lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with design authority interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage the derivation of technical requirements.
• Interface with the equipment Design Authority.
• Lead a focused team in engineering activities.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Technical interface management

Design reviews

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a driven individual to lead and take responsibility for shaping the technical development of key weapon system equipment in a high-profile naval project, for our Domestic Customer and future potential export customers. Reporting to the Head of Naval Sub-Systems, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective development and delivery of the platform interface equipment with the MK41 VLS Launch System during the demonstration & manufacture phase. As a Project Engineer (RMO) at MBDA, you will be the technical interface between the project organisation and the equipment Design Authority (internal or external). The RMO provides the leadership that ensures weapon system equipment is designed, accepted, and delivered to meet system performance and project commitments. RMOs at MBDA balance the client facing representation with a technical focus lead, subject to the degree of delivery responsibility vested in the supplier or Design Authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage the derivation of the technical requirements for your equipment and the integration strategy with peer systems including project lifecycle management and acceptance of the identified deliverables;
• Manage the technical interface with the equipment Design Authority, internal or external, including cost considerations and route to sustained manufacture;
• Contribute to key activities in the engineering development lifecycle such as trade studies and design reviews;
• Manage the challenges of implementing developed items, ensuring effective consideration of modularity and re-use in the current and future acquisition processes;
• Lead a focused team to deliver the activities above, subject to the size and complexity of the task.

Company and culture

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We support employee networks focused on gender equality, pride, parental and carer support, armed forces, ethnic diversity, neurodiversity, disability and more. We encourage all candidates to speak to us about any adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Follow MBDA on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. For the future of defence, MBDA works to deliver advanced capabilities to the UK and allied nations.

Are you a systems or design engineer looking for a change in role? Are you interested in technical project management and certification of military or industrial grade equipment for new applications in the Complex Weapons Sector? From Laser Weapons to Air defence missiles, from Naval Strike to Deep Strike, MBDA is investing in the next generation of Weapon Systems and you could be part of the team!

Salary and Requirements

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary, depending on grade.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...