Weapons Systems Engineer

Weapons System Engineer 

Bristol, Telford or Gateshead | Hybrid | Full Time, Perm 

About RBSL

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

Position Overview

As a Weapon Systems Engineer, you will be getting involved in the creation and definition of technical solutions, including weapon system design and integration at the system and sub-system level. This is a varied role which will expose you to lots of different sub-systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Creation and definition of technical solutions, including, weapon system design and integration at the system and sub-system level,
• Specifications and designs which fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective solutions.
• Development of System and Subsystem design documentation.
• Responsible for system design and integration into vehicle platforms.
• Responsible for acceptance and verification testing of systems.
• Considering safety, risk, reliability and maintainability associated with the technical solution, in conjunction with subject matter experts.
• Review and development of a System model (SysML) in accordance with requirements and design maturation.
• Working with the engineering and customer team to assist in resolving design queries or conflicts.
• Supporting the design review process over the development life-cycle.
• Actively engage with the project team in the development of vehicle systemic attributes and physical architecture concepts.
• Supporting system trade studies to evaluate system concepts and establish preliminary designs.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline with postgraduate experience within an engineering environment.
• Hold or be progressing towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Ideally have an understanding of Armoured Fighting Vehicles 
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Be self-motivated and be able to work with the minimum of supervision within a team environment.
• Ideally have an understanding of SysML (CAMEO)
• Competent in the following software packages:
  • Microsoft Office
  • DOORS
  • Product Lifecycle Management tools such as TeamCenter

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free access to onsite gym

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska