Our client, a leader in defence and security, is seeking an experienced Combat Systems Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge naval combat systems, focusing on the sense, decide, effect, and connect functions that drive modern maritime warfare. If you have a solid background in naval combat systems and a passion for delivering integrated, innovative solutions, this is your chance to make an impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support naval combat systems projects, ensuring technical excellence and deliverability
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams including graduate trainees
- Define work scopes, oversee technical assurance, and ensure project governance
- Manage project programming, reporting, and resource allocation effectively
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programme risks within projects
- Engage with stakeholders, liaising with customers, task sponsors, and wider communities
- Research state-of-the-art naval warfighting technology, supporting innovation and technology exploitation
- Support the development and refinement of technical scopes of work across diverse projects
Job Requirements:
- Degree qualified in an engineering discipline relevant to naval combat systems
- Experience in delivering naval warfare or combat systems engineering projects, with a focus on sense, decide, effect, connect functions
- Strong knowledge of combat systems integration, including communications, information systems, and naval doctrine
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects or programmes
- Understanding of system safety, risk management, and technical assurance processes
- Significant experience supporting or developing naval combat systems within the last five years
- Desirable: Chartered engineer status, experience in Test & Evaluation, or working with autonomous vessel systems
Key Skills:
- Combat Systems expertise
- Naval warfare knowledge
- Project and team leadership
- Technical governance and risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Innovation and technology exploitation
- Communication and report writing skills
Benefits:
- Permanent employment within a pioneering defence environment
- Opportunities to work on impactful, future-focused naval projects
- Professional development and ongoing learning
- Collaborative, flexible working arrangements
- Supportive team culture committed to innovation
If you are a proven combat systems professional with a passion for naval innovation and leadership, apply now to join our client's dedicated team and help shape the future of maritime defence.
