Weapons Integration Engineer - Remote

Remote working options available, but there will be occurrences when meetings will need to be face to face. Office attendance will be expected on such occasions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the engineering aspects for the aircraft for integration of the weapon system, including managing the acquisition safety aspects.
• Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks.
• Manage the technical requirements for the acquisition lifecycle for the weapon system.
• Monitor and implement governance and assurance, policies and procedures to ensure the ‘safe & professional’ status of the area led.
• Lead on the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications.
• Interface with industry and ATEC (as UK trials lead) in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risk through the procurement and integration of the weapon system.

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Aviation Engineering (preference for UAS but general aviation acceptable).
• Demonstrable knowledge of air system weapon integration and knowledge of UK weapon system approval processes.
• Able to travel within the UK.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience in an Aviation Delivery Team (MOD) and use of the AET toolkit.
• Demonstration of knowledge and/or qualification in Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.