Counter-UAS Engineering Lead Associate Contractor in Newport

Counter-UAS Engineering Lead Associate Contractor in Newport

Newport Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Infinity Systems Engineering LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead engineering efforts for Counter-UAS projects and ensure safety and technical excellence.
  • Company: Join Infinity Systems Engineering Ltd., a key player in UK defence innovation.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of defence technology and shape future engineering capabilities.
  • Qualifications: Experience in defence engineering and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

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

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
  • Safety-related engineering activity

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • Engineering leadership experience within defence, aviation, air systems, Counter-UAS, UAS, complex weapons, sensors or similar regulated environments.
  • Able to work hybrid, with 2 days per week expected at Abbey Wood, Bristol.
  • Experience with MOD, DE&S, Abbey Wood, UK ranges or defence acquisition environments.
  • 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.

Infinity Systems Engineering LTD

Contact Details:

Infinity Systems Engineering LTD Recruitment Team

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

Technical Leadership
Requirements Analysis
Test and Evaluation
Supplier Assurance
Stakeholder Engagement
Safety-related Engineering
Technical Data Review