Warhead Engineer
Role Overview
• Support the specification, design, integration and manufacturability of warhead systems within missile and aerospace platforms.
• Involvement with both development and production programs.
• Interface with other teams, such as GNC and systems to define warhead requirements and assist in system performance modelling.
• Conduct modelling, evaluation and validation testing.
• Work with the energetics test team to plan and execute warhead testing.
• Develop key deliverables including testing to support hazard analysis, safety cases, classification and insensitive munitions.
• Complete technical documentation relating to detailed design requirements, test requirements, statements of work and technical presentations.
• Educational background in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another relevant STEM discipline.
• Prior industry experience from aerospace, defence or another relevant controlled sector.
• Experience in the development of high-stakes products and systems within associated controls.
• Working knowledge or experience with either core explosive use methodologies e.g. Munroe, Misznay-Schardin effect, expanding rod, blast. etc.
• Experience with explosives, firearms or ordnance.
• Experience modelling warheads or other similar high-energy type technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines and understanding/communicating complex co-dependencies.
• Competitive compensation and stock options
Full Job Posting
Job description
Support the specification, design, integration and manufacturability of warhead systems within missile and aerospace platforms.
Involvement with both development and production programs.
Interface with other teams, such as GNC and systems to define warhead requirements and assist in system performance modelling.
Conduct modelling, evaluation and validation testing.
Work with the energetics test team to plan and execute warhead testing.
Develop key deliverables including testing to support hazard analysis, safety cases, classification and insensitive munitions.
Complete technical documentation relating to detailed design requirements, test requirements, statements of work and technical presentations.
Educational background in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another relevant STEM discipline.
Prior industry experience from aerospace, defence or another relevant controlled sector.
Experience in the development of high-stakes products and systems within associated controls.
Working knowledge or experience with either core explosive use methodologies e.g. Munroe, Misznay-Schardin effect, expanding rod, blast. etc.
Experience with explosives, firearms or ordnance.
Experience modelling warheads or other similar high-energy type technologies.
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative efforts with other technical disciplines and understanding/communicating complex co-dependencies.
Competitive compensation and stock options
Private Medical & Dental
Cycle to work scheme
Lunchtime catering on site
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