WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Weapon Systems Lead Engineer is responsible:
- Undertaking system level analysis through to specification of weapon system requirements into the internal design team and sub-contractors
- Developing and managing analysis, error budgets and modelling techniques for weapon accuracy and PHit
- Supporting the development of weapon mounting systems, weapon control systems and ammunition delivery systems and ordnance stowage
- Generating interface requirements specifications between the Weapon Systems and other turret systems such as the Electrical and Electronic Architecture, Sights and Sensor Systems, Turret Drive Systems and the turret structure
- Developing to ordnance safety standards and requirements for the design, qualification and acceptance of safety critical systems
- Drafting test procedures and specifications for weapon systems including the specification, design and implementation of test rigs
- Perform trades and balances to determine optimum weapon system design within the sub-system boundaries