Weapons Engineering Submariner - Tactical Weapon Systems

Matchtech; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Weapons Engineering Submariner (WESM) Tactical Weapon Systems expert for a contract role. The position is primarily remote with occasional travel near Reading, UK.

The role focuses on DSAT documentation, data gathering from SMEs, and ensuring training standards are met. Applicants should have proven at-sea WESM TWS experience and be capable of coordinating data for courseware, collaborating with developers, and promoting Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance in a

Qualifications

• Proven at-sea experience as a WESM TWS in roles such as TWEO/DWEO or TWS leadership.
• Experience collecting data from subject matter experts and shaping training materials.
• Ability to identify data needs for courseware and coordinate with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of DSAT documentation processes and training standard compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, design, maintain, review and produce DSAT documentation for training sites.
• Interview subject matter experts to collate data and discuss findings in workshops.
• Identify technical data required for courseware and coordinate data provision.
• Collaborate with courseware and media developers to apply training standards.
• Maintain and update course technical data and related materials.
• Identify improvements in training methods and media for courseware development.
• Champion EHS compliance and drive continuous improvement culture.
• Fulfill CMDC Training Service requirements and related duties.

Skills

WESM TWS experience

DSAT documentation

Data collection

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Weapons Engineering Submariner (WESM) Tactical Weapon Systems (TWS) expert for a contract role. This position is primarily remote with occasional travel required, based near Reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team responsible for the analysis, design, maintenance, review, and production of DSAT Documentation & processes for customer training sites and organisations.
• Interview subject matter experts to collate required data and participate in internal workshops to discuss and agree findings from analysis.
• Identify technical data required for courseware and media development and work with the customer and suppliers to obtain this data.
• Collaborate with courseware and media content developers to ensure correct training conditions and standards are applied.
• Maintain and update course technical data.
• Identify potential improvements in training methods and media for better courseware development.
• Champion and foster a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement.
• Complete any other duties required to fulfil the CMDC Training Service requirements.

Job Requirements

• Proven at-sea experience as a WESM TWS, such as in a TWEO, DWEO, or TWS Group Chief/Head role.

Desirable

• Experience of on-watch WEO duty
• SCOOW duty
• Planesman duty
• DCHQ duties
• Training requirements, design, or delivery
• Experience with DE&S/SDA