Lead Design Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of manned and unmanned turrets, including Remote Weapon Stations.
• Perform CAD design, engineering calculations, material and subsystem selection, and requirements analysis.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers; define technical tasks, priorities, and development objectives.
• Own design packages from concept through prototype verification and deliver against performance, cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Lead prototype manufacturing, assembly, integration, and verification; ensure effective subsystem integration.
• Review Technical Data Packs for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Define work packages, resources, and plans; monitor progress, technical risks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Maintain engineering processes and continuous improvement; coordinate cross-functional teams through product development.
• Support product introduction, serial production, and after-sales work; update R&D leadership on technical status and mitigation plans.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years designing and developing Turrets & Weapon Systems and minimum 2 years leading or managing engineers or designers.
• Hands-on manned or unmanned turret, Remote Weapon Station, or related weapon-system experience, including subsystem integration.
• Experience developing designs from concept through prototype, integration, and verification; knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and product release.
• Experience developing and reviewing Technical Data Packs; proficiency with CAD, PLM, CAE, MATLAB/Simulink, or other relevant engineering tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; English proficiency is required for roles unless otherwise stated.

Preferred qualifications

• A relevant master’s or PhD, completed turret/RWS or major subsystem designs, multidisciplinary engineering team leadership, or strong systems engineering experience is preferred.
• Prototype assembly, integration, verification, and testing; knowledge of global subsystem suppliers; development through industrialization, production, and after-sales are preferred.
• Engineering project planning, technical risk and resource planning, and defence, land systems, armoured vehicle, or weapon-system industry experience are preferred.

About EDGE

Benefits and development

• The employer describes learning academy and digital learning opportunities, career support, and collaboration with international teams.
• Depending on role and seniority, benefits may include family visas, annual flights, medical insurance, and education allowances.