Weapons Engineer

Proactive Global; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Weapons Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing and through-life support of complex weapons or combat systems. The role may cover electronic systems, sensors, communications interfaces, system performance or engineering verification.

The position requires coordinating with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams, reviewing requirements, and contributing to trials and verification activities. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in weapons, electronic or systems engineering and integration.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear documentation.
• Experience with testing, maintenance, troubleshooting or technical assurance.
• Security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Review system requirements and technical specifications.
• Support the integration of equipment and subsystems.
• Investigate technical faults and performance issues.
• Develop or review test procedures and engineering reports.
• Participate in trials, verification and validation activities.
• Maintain technical records and contribute to engineering assurance.
• Coordinate with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Weapons engineering

Electronic engineering

Systems engineering

Subsystem integration

Testing

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical assurance

Requirements interpretation

Documentation

Security clearance

Job description

Weapons Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Weapons Systems Engineer supports the design, integration, testing and through-life support of complex weapons or combat systems. Depending on the project, the role may cover electronic systems, sensors, communications interfaces, system performance or engineering verification.

Key responsibilities

• Review system requirements and technical specifications.
• Support the integration of equipment and subsystems.
• Investigate technical faults and performance issues.
• Develop or review test procedures and engineering reports.
• Participate in trials, verification and validation activities.
• Maintain technical records and contribute to engineering assurance.
• Coordinate with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams.

Experience and skills sought

• Weapons engineering, electronic engineering or systems engineering experience.
• Understanding of complex equipment and subsystem integration.
• Experience in testing, maintenance, troubleshooting or technical assurance.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear documentation.
• Security clearance is needed