Weapon Systems Engineer

Position: Weapon Systems Engineer
Job type: Contract (5 Months Initially)
Skills: Weapon Systems, Electronics, Design, Armoured Fighting Vehicle, Verification
Location: Birmingham easily commutable Telford, Woking, Stafford from and with excellent access from Wolverhampton
Rate: £34.32 per hour LTD

OUTSOURCE UK LTD is actively seeking to recruit a Weapon Systems Engineer for a contract role on behalf of a client.

THE CLIENT:
A leading Engineering and Defence organisation

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
The successful Weapon Systems Engineer candidate will be responsible for the following:
Be responsible for the creation and definition of technical solutions, including:
Weapon System design and integration at the system and sub-system level,
Production of specifications and designs which fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective solutions,
Requirements management and production of technical specifications,
Management of all technical issues with customers and suppliers,
System design and integration into vehicle platforms,
Acceptance and verification testing of systems,
Consideration of safety, risk, reliability and maintainability associated with the technical solution, in conjunction with subject matter experts.

General Engineering Responsibilities:
Support the Weapon Systems & Electronics Lead representing Combat Vehicles (UK) as Design Authority for Armoured Fighting Vehicle Weapon Systems,
Generation of project documentation,
Perform tasking as allocated by the Weapon Systems and Electronics Lead
Provide engineering input to customer submissions including cost estimating and programme plans,
Produce technical reports, meeting minutes and visit reports,
Lead and/or attend design reviews and manage actions,
To deputise where appropriate for the Weapon Systems & Electronics Team Leader during short term absence and holidays.
Weapon Systems include:
Fire Control System
Surveillance and Target Acquisition Systems
Weapon Control Systems
Ballistic Computation Systems

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE
Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent
Significant drive and energy, strong engineering skills, and the ability to deliver a diverse programme to demanding time, target cost and quality requirements are essential attributes to succeed.

Advantageous
Thorough understanding of Armoured Fighting Vehicle Weapon Systems and their development including: Knowledge and application of appropriate Defence Standards for military vehicles, Requirements management, Specification and design of complex electro-mechanical systems and sub-systems and Weapon Control Systems design and validation.
Experience of leading or working in a team involved in the design, integration and testing of engineering projects

To apply email Paul Scott

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