Counter-UAS Engineering Lead Associate Contractor in Bath, Somerset

Counter-UAS Engineering Lead Associate Contractor in Bath, Somerset

Bath +1 Full-Time No working from home possible
Infinity Systems Engineering LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead technical development and ensure safety in Counter-UAS engineering projects.
  • Company: Join Infinity Systems Engineering Ltd., a key player in UK defence.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate of Β£500 and hybrid working model.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity to shape future defence capabilities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on national security with cutting-edge technology.
  • Qualifications: Must have current SC clearance and engineering leadership experience.

Location: Hybrid expected 2 days per week at Abbey Wood, Bristol

Rate: Β£500 per day

IR35: Inside IR35

Security: Current SC clearance required | Sole UK nationals only

Infinity Systems Engineering Ltd. is seeking an experienced Counter-UAS Engineering Lead to support a high-priority UK defence requirement. This associate contractor role will help deliver an interim Counter-UAS engineering capability for Phase 1 of the programme supporting an urgent operational requirement.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across requirements, test and evaluation, supplier assurance, stakeholder engagement and safety-related engineering activity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead technical requirements development, including System Requirements Documentation.
  • Define and support test, verification, validation and evaluation activity.
  • Review and assure supplier technical data, trials and evidence.
  • Provide technical advice to engineering, safety and senior defence stakeholders.
  • Support safe planning and delivery of supplier tests, trials and evaluation activity.
  • Identify and assess technical hazards to support safety artefacts and assurance.
  • Help shape the engineering roadmap for future phases of the programme.
Essential Experience
  • Current SC clearance.
  • Sole UK nationality.
  • Engineering leadership experience within defence, aviation, air systems, Counter-UAS, UAS, complex weapons, sensors or similar regulated environments.
  • Strong background in requirements, technical assurance and supplier engagement.
  • Experience supporting test, trials, V&V, experimentation or evaluation programmes.
  • Familiarity with aviation regulation, airworthiness or MOD assurance environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.
  • Able to work hybrid, with 2 days per week expected at Abbey Wood, Bristol.
Desirable Experience
  • Counter-UAS or Uncrewed Air Systems experience.
  • Experience with MOD, DE&S, Abbey Wood, UK ranges or defence acquisition environments.
  • Knowledge of safety, airworthiness or Defence Ordnance Safety Regulator requirements.
  • Experience producing engineering plans, test plans, safety artefacts or hazard analysis outputs.

Apply now for an opportunity to support a fast-moving, operationally focused defence capability with Infinity Systems Engineering Ltd.

Locations

BathSomerset
Infinity Systems Engineering LTD

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Infinity Systems Engineering LTD Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Counter-UAS Engineering Lead Associate Contractor in Bath, Somerset

Technical Leadership
Requirements Development
Test and Evaluation
Supplier Assurance
Stakeholder Engagement
Safety-related Engineering
Technical Communication