Defence Equipment Project Engineer – Laser Systems

Overview

In this role you join a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver critical sub-systems from external suppliers into a complex defence system. You will focus on supplier management, technical acceptance, integration, assembly and testing, reporting to the Chief Systems Engineer. The role relies on understanding electro‑optical, mechanical or high‑tech engineering systems and contributes to capability development and technology maturation. You will influence cross‑disciplinary integration and system delivery, shaping the overall solution.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• Competitive pension contribution
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent opportunities for training and professional development

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and program interfaces with external suppliers
• Support acceptance, delivery and integration of sub-systems into the system architecture
• Coordinate functional integration across multiple engineering disciplines
• Contribute to capability development and technology maturation initiatives
• Support system assembly, integration, verification and testing activities

Key requirements

• Managing third-party suppliers and defining technical statements of work and deliverables
• Building stakeholder relationships across engineering, project and supplier teams
• Leading technical work packages and balancing technical risks, cost and schedule
• Supporting complex system integration within a multidisciplinary environment
• Working within systems engineering frameworks throughout the project lifecycle

• Strong stakeholder management
• Effective cross-functional collaboration
• Clear communication and leadership
• Supplier management
• Technical acceptance and testing
• System integration and verification

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