Job Description
Mechanical Systems Engineer
Location: Bristol, Bolton, or Stevenage, UK – Hybrid (flexible working arrangements)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
***Please note this role requires you to have British Citizenship***
A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their Complex Weapons sector, contributing to the development, certification, and delivery of advanced weapon systems. This role offers the chance to work on projects spanning Laser Weapons, Air Defence Missiles, Naval Strike, and Deep Strike, with opportunities for professional growth and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage the technical progression and status of assigned work packages.
• Specify clear and accurate equipment requirements to internal or external design teams.
• Collaborate with national and international Design Authorities to define solutions and perform technical trade-offs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant commercial, military, and safety standards.
• Develop verification and validation strategies for mechanical, electrical, software, and transversal properties.
• Prepare certification evidence for weapon systems and subsystems for trials or delivery.
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