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Laser Directed Energy Weapon System Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading multi-national Defence systems provider is seeking a System Engineer to work on the design and development of a cutting-edge Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system in Bristol.
  • The role requires experience in developing complex systems, ideally within the defence sector, and offers a salary range of £45,000 - £55,000.
  • Candidates should possess the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and have familiarity with system architecting tools such as DOORS or Rhapsody.
  • The position involves collaborating with design authorities, supporting functional design, and developing relationships with key partners throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole British Citizens and will undergo security clearance vetting.
Your experience of systems design and ability to see how things are put together will help you to work on the technical system design of a brand new boundary pushing laser weapon system development programme. As a System Engineer, you will be working on a world leading, potentially world changing, new capability development at the forefront of advanced technology.

You will have the opportunity to work for a leading multi-national Defence systems provider which boasts some of most advanced facilities in their areas of expertise. A corporate benefits package and transparent career development opportunities are on offer within this vibrant Engineering environment.

The role gives you the opportunity to be involved in new technology projects through their full lifecycle, from bid to customer delivery, and be part of something unique, deeply technical and forward looking. You will gain visibility for you and your work at the highest level both inside and outside the company.

About the job:

Our client currently requires a System Engineer to be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing advanced defence systems. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced LDEW systems, ensuring flawless performance and reliability. The role will include;
    • System Design Engineering
    • Initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities
    • Understood elaboration of user requirements with the design authorities in response to their needs and constraints
    • Support functional design with requirement flow down through system/sub-system/equipment
    • Develop excellent working relationships with key partners
    • Desire to develop, build and grow the Systems Design team and the people within it as the project develop

About you:
As a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) System Engineer you will be a systems engineer and your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
    • Experience of developing complex systems (ideally in defence)
    • Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels
    • Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner
    • Experience of system architecting tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody (desirable)
    • Knowledge of lasers or maritime system integration would be highly beneficial

Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) System Engineer
Bristol
Up to 45,000 - 55,000
Permanent

Keywords: Systems Engineer, Weapons System, laser, optic, Design, Requirements, DOORs, Integration, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Validation, Test, Defence, Military, Maritime, Sea.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, to SC level.

This is a permanent position.

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