Salary: £36,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: Minimum SC clearance Solid background in engineering management Experience in complex weapons systems development and testing Proven ability to manage development and integration of novel military systems Hands-on experience with weapons testing programmes and aviation regulation compliance Experience overseeing Test, Trials, and Experimentation activities Excellent stakeholder management skills Experience collaborating with regulators or airworthiness authorities Ability to develop innovative delivery approaches Experience with supplier management through production phases Familiarity with equipment demonstrations Responsibilities: Oversee the engineering management plan for Urgent OWE capabilities Formulate technical requirements and manage test, validation, and evaluation processes Set out the engineering roadmap for future development phases Ensure technical data supplied by partners meets quality and safety standards Provide expert advice on safety, integration, and regulatory compliance Work closely with stakeholders, including airworthiness authorities and senior project leads Manage hazards and contribute to the development of safety artefacts necessary for testing Technologies: Support More: We are a renowned Defence company based in Bristol, offering a fantastic opportunity for an OWE Lead Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a supportive, professional environment. This is a contract position running initially until 31 March 2026, with the potential for long-term extension. The role offers a competitive day rate of up to £570 per day (inside IR35). You will be part of a dynamic team working on high-impact projects, receiving full support from our expert recruitment team. last updated 5 week of 2026