Senior Combat Systems Engineer

• You will have knowledge of typical UK naval domains with background in combat systems, electrical engineering or munitions
• Understanding of defence and maritime standards applicable to UK MOD and an awareness for overseas customers.
• You will demonstrate a sound understanding of the engineering lifecycle
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Systems/Combat Systems/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and a commitment to working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Salary: Up to £49,000 depending on skills and experience

Job Title: Senior Combat Systems Engineer

Within the Warship Technical Authority, WTA, you will provide engineering support to programmes and projects across Warship Support, including Royal Navy surface ship contracts, international naval support, and internal and external consultancy activity.

As a Senior Combat Systems Engineer, you will contribute to delivering core service elements such as design change, technical assurance, material state and obsolescence management, specialist support, and future support planning. You will support technical leadership and wider systems engineering, following agreed training and people‑management processes.

• Providing combat systems engineering support across a wide range of platforms and programmes, encompassing Combat Management Systems, sensors, effectors, networks and weapons systems, while supporting CSM platforms, non‑CSM tasks and international naval programmes as directed
• Supporting assigned project(s) Principal and Senior Engineers liaising with internal and external stakeholders (MOD, Overseas Navies, OEMs and project teams) where requested
• Assisting with the maintenance platform of systems design integrity across diverse engineering contexts, including pan class and cross programme deployments
• Supporting structured investigations, impact assessments and integration analyses across platform systems for assigned projects to drive evidence-based decisions as directed by project(s) technical lead(s)
• Supporting safe, efficient implementation of platform systems design change by supporting maintenance of configuration control and holistic integration across affected domains
• supporting with collation of evidence for safety case maintenance and Naval Authority/Customer certification submissions
• Supporting the WTA Combat Systems technical lead for your assigned project(s) and the Hub as directed

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base & Portsmouth Broad Oak - hybrid pattern of 3/4 days on site

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.