Weapons Engineer

Atlas Recruitment Group Ltd; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Enhanced leave allowance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Weapons Instructor to deliver classroom and simulator-based training focused on Astute Class submarines. This full-time role involves preparing armed forces for safe weapon handling operations. Candidates should possess sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and experience in Weapons Handling operations. The position is primarily onsite in Clydebank, Scotland, and offers a supportive work environment with a pension and enhanced leave allowance.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems.
• Experience in Weapons Handling operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to students in the Weapons Electrical Weapons Handling discipline.
• Maintain operational training courseware and support course review.
• Conduct administration and reporting for training delivery.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert advice for Marine Training Directorate.
• Provide SME advice in support of Marine Training Directorate and deliver bids/jobs efficiently in terms of cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems

Experience in Weapons Handling operations

Job description

Weapons Instructor

Permanent position, onsite work Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00). Location Clyde. Pension & enhanced leave allowance available.

Role

Deliver classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines. The role ensures armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to students with a wide range of experience, predominantly in the Weapons Electrical (WE) Weapons Handling discipline, including generic training such as Astute Class Familiarisation and Submarine Qualification Training (SMQ). Ensure all training is delivered to prescribed standards and contractual requirements.
• Maintain courseware: liaise with the Training Design (TD) team and support routine review and amendment of WE Weapons Handling courseware.
• Support the review and evaluation of technical data/notifications of change, identifying the impact on existing WE courseware. Liaise with the TD team to implement required changes.
• Conduct administration and reporting activities associated with training delivery to meet contractual requirements.
• Provide SME advice in support of Marine Training Directorate and deliver bids/jobs efficiently in terms of cost, schedule, and quality.

Required experience

• Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems.
• Experience in Weapons Handling operations.

Senior Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Engineering Services and Armed Forces

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