Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer

Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer

Location:

Stevenage or Bristol

Salary:
Up to £55,000 per annum

Job type:
Permanent

Your experience of systems engineering and understanding of electronic / electromagnetic weapon systems and related systems, will help you to form a critical part of the team that is developing current and future EW Weapon Systems.

You will have the opportunity to work for a leading multi-national Defence systems provider which boasts some of the 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.

Our client requires an Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer to support activities on relevant weapon system and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the weapon system design and verification, system and equipment integration, RF system design, threat analysis, and modelling & simulation activities associated with EW capability and performance.

You will be responsible for ensuring that various aspects of a Weapon System’s EW capability (covering system design, integration, and the operational context / applicability) is fit for purpose, whilst also ensuring that the associated design is developed within the required timescales and budget. This Systems Engineer will be both the EW requirements authority and the EW System design lead for elements of a Weapon System, requiring collaboration with suppliers, customers, and a large range of internal and external stakeholders.

• A strong understanding of systems engineering methods, toolsets, and processes.
• Ideally, experience of Weapon System systems design and validation. However, experience of a complex system’s product development is essential.
• Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle.
• Experience of carrying out systems integration.
• An understanding of Electromagnetic Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Support / Surveillance systems.
• A strong record of delivery.
• Experience in capability assessments and road-mapping.
• Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in requirements management toolsets (e.g. DOORS).
• Candidates must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance.

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 DV level.