Systems Engineer

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a Systems Engineer for their Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) team within the DragonFire department. This cutting-edge programme is at the forefront of weapon system development, engaging extensively with industry and customers. The DragonFire initiative aims to develop the UK's first LDEW concept demonstrator and has recently achieved significant success with several high-profile trials.

As an LDEW Systems Engineer, you will join a dynamic and innovative team committed to developing cutting-edge defence systems. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, ensuring their flawless performance and reliability. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to make a significant impact in a high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Building on their recent successes, our client MBDA is seeking flexible and motivated candidates to further develop DragonFire into a world-class, deployable Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) air defence system. Their ambitious plans include parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development. This provides exceptional opportunities across key weapon system domains, including Systems Engineering, requirements, design, performance analysis, and certification.

• Delivery of TRS / Verification / Certification documentation throughout the project life cycle
• Support to the delivery of project material for design reviews
• Conduct and delivery of system trade studies analysis and reports

What do you need?:

• Lead and innovate in System Design Engineering.
• Drive and undertake trade studies and system development activities.
• Bring your experience in developing complex systems, ideally in defence.
• Communicate architectures and ideas effectively at all levels.
• Collaborate with design authorities to elaborate user requirements.
• Support functional design with requirement flow down through system, sub-system, and equipment.
• Share technical information with customers in an understandable manner.
• Build excellent working relationships with key partners.
• Develop, build, and grow the Systems Design team and its members as the project evolves.
• Utilise system architecting tools like DOORS, DOORS NG, and Rhapsody (desirable).
• Knowledge of lasers or maritime system integration is highly beneficial.

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

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 our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bristol, at one of their state-of-the-art sites that plays a crucial role in missile operations. The location boasts excellent transportation links, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and a variety of social, charitable, and sporting activities.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.