NRL are currently recruiting for a Combat Systems Engineer based in Bristol.
We are looking for experienced Combat Systems Engineers with a background in the maritime sector, specifically working on surface fleet ship weapons systems.
This role will be delivered on a hybrid working model, with 2 days per week based in Bristol.
Role: Combat Systems Engineer
Location: Bristol
Role Type: 12 month contract
Rate: £50.00 per hour
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Essential Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience at Chartered level;
* Alternatively, candidates who are not Chartered must demonstrate:
o At least 7 years’ relevant professional experience, and
o Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) and recent innovation in delivered work.
* A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in warship electric propulsion systems, particularly for surface combatants.
Demonstrated capability in:
* Translating customer requirements and operational needs into engineering design solutions
* Applying and exploiting Defence Standards to define and shape design elements
Preferred Experience and Skills:
* Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in Ship acquisition programmes involving design activities
* Experience with Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) architectures, including:
o Propulsion and manoeuvring systems
o Evaluation of propulsion types, layouts, machinery types, and spatial arrangements
* Experience working with stakeholders to:
o Understand operational and technical requirements
o Develop high-level system requirements aligned to user needs and constraints
* Knowledge and practical experience of electric propulsion trade-offs, including:
o Cost, weight, and design margins
o Reliability and availability
o Crew and maintenance requirements
o Performance and degradation characteristics
o Technical risks and associated mitigation strategies
* Proven ability to:
o Identify, assess, and manage technical risks and issues
o Work effectively within multi-disciplinary, multi-organisation teams on large, complex projects
* Strong report-writing capability, including:
o Producing clear, structured, and high-quality technical reports
o Communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations effectively within tight deadlines
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.
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