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Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you!
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
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).
The Opportunity:
The role of an RMO is to be the technical interface with the Design Authority (external or internal) of weapons system equipment in order to ensure the consistency of the weapon system equipment with system performance and project commitments.
The RMO will need to coordinate the work packages for both internal and external suppliers to develop products. Ensuring that cost, deadlines and technical choices, are in accordance with the specifications.
This is a varied role ranging from developing requirements with stakeholders, spending time in a design lab and supporting the acceptance of our Weapon System products.
The performance sub-system RMO will be responsible for delivery of the Data-Logging and Monitoring (DLM) Sub-system and Image Processing and Control, Processing Unit (IPPU). The DLM Sub-system consists of 3 pieces of equipment were as the IPPU is a single piece of equipment.
This role will be focused on the hardware delivery and physical certification aspects of these systems. Although an understanding of how these sub-systems work will also be required to support product delivery, which includes the software product.
These sub-systems will be housed in other-subsystem so understanding of assemblies and certification boundaries would be desirable.As an RMO, your main responsibilities will be:
Manage the Technical Requirement Specification (TRS) of the equipment
Capture transversal engineering stakeholder needs (e.g. Safety, Cyber, Human Factors, Customer Support Services, etc)
Understand the ability to trade requirements for cost and schedule
Develop and understand interface specifications
Manage technical interface with the Equipment Design Authority, including acceptance of the equipment delivery
Support equipment integration at the system level
Manage the Statement of work (SOW) of the equipment.
Lead the technical progress meetings and milestone reviews with the supplier
Have an understanding of Unit Production Cost (UPC) for the equipment.
Understand sub-contractor management both internal and external
Understand and contribute to the key activities in the engineering development lifecycle such as design reviews (PDR/DDR/CDR)
Manage schedule, cost, quality and performance metrics for assigned work packages
Work within a multi-discipline engineering team (e.g. Systems, mechanical, electrical, software etc…)
Understand the benefits of re-use versus new development
Limit technical risks through application of mitigation strategiesWhat we're looking for from you: Individuals who have experience in or can demonstrate their ability to:
Operate in the early lifecycle of a project, to drive technical direction for the equipment under development and clarify stakeholder needs
Worked with third party suppliers and developed technical statements of work and deliverables
Develop complex electrical equipment or subsystems and ensure the emergent design is compliant to the project requirements
Proactively engages stakeholders and builds relationships that will further the project
Lead technical work packages alongside experienced project managers, to demonstrate progress and balance technical risks.Benefits:
Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary, depending on grade.
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
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