Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer (RMO) - Naval

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is looking for a Project Engineer (RMO) to lead technical developments for a naval project. This hybrid role requires a strong background in project management and the integration of complex weapon systems. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience with military-grade equipment. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and additional benefits including bonuses and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and parking

Qualifications

• Experience with military or industrial grade equipment.
• Capability to manage technical interfaces and deliverables.
• Understanding of design reviews and engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of weapon system equipment.
• Manage technical interfaces and integration strategies.
• Ensure effective delivery of platform interface equipment.

Skills

Technical project management

Requirements management

Integration strategy

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

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? Have you thought about a switch to a progressive engineering company where you can be truly supported to achieve your career goals? From Laser Weapons to Air defence missiles, from Naval Strike to Deep Strike, MBDA is investing in the next generation of Weapon Systems at unprecedented levels and you could be part of the team!

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

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. 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 you:

• 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…

The opportunity:

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 as 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.

What we're looking for from you:

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. Your role within a multi-discipline organisation will:

• 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.

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