Weapon System Concepts Systems Engineer

Job Description

Your experience of systems engineering and knowledge of weapons systems, platforms and sub-systems will help you to develop complex weapons systems from concept through to full development programmes. As a Weapon System Concepts Systems Engineer, you will work on new weapon system concepts, supporting the British Army and domestic European customers as part of the Future Battlefield Capability team.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. About the job: Our client currently requires the services of a Weapon System Concepts Systems Engineer to Supporting engagement with the British Army and wider MOD to understand, define and develop their future needs. The role will include;*System engineering development of new battlefield weapons*Identifying technologies for future weapons and conducting systems assessment to determine their feasibility for the proposed future products.*Direct working across the business (and industrial partners) to support development of the required technologies.*Integration of future weapons on to British Army platforms*Integration into the wider battle-space*Working with our international colleagues to develop a common weapons portfolio and support export opportunitiesAbout you: As a Weapon System Concepts Systems Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include:*Technical background ideally with some understanding of weapons systems, platforms and sub-systems*Good communication skills with a flexible approach to working in a team. Capable of liaising with colleagues at all levels of the organisation*Ability to think laterally and take the initiative to develop new ideas, concepts and identify technology exploitation paths*Customer facing experience - ideally with knowledge of the British Army*Ability embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development to progress towards defining solutions and system conceptsWeapon System Concepts Systems Engineer Bristol or Stevenage£32,000 - £48,000 PermanentKeywords: Systems Engineer, Weapons System, Missile System, Design, Requirements, Integration, DOORS, Systems Design, Systems Validation, Defence, Military, Maritime, Land, Air, 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 dont 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 clients 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 DV level. This is a permanent position. Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.