Lead Engineer (m/f/d) Active Protection System for our Project LAND 400 in Hamburg or/and Unterlüß

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Lead Engineer (m/f/d) Active Protection System is responsible for:

• Perfoming system level analysis through to specification of system requirements into the internal design team and sub-contractors
• Identifying key risks, issues and develop mitigations
• Undertaking trades and balances to determine optimum system design within the sub-system boundaries
• Applying working knowledge of Weapon and Survivability systems including threats and countermeasure technologies and techniques
• Developing and managing analysis, and modelling techniques for system performance
• Supporting the development of weapon mounting systems, weapon control systems and ordnance stowage
• Generating interface requirements specifications between the Active Protection Systems and other turret systems such as the Electrical and Electronic Architecture, Sensor Systems, Turret Drive Systems and the turret structure
• Demonstrating experience of 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

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Successfully completed degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience with survivability, weapon and sensor systems
• Specific technical domain knowledge and practical experience of weapon system integration is essential
• Applied knowledge of Defensive Aids Systems Development
• Experience in leading a multi-disciplined team of engineering and technical staff
• Applied, working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic integration of weapon systems into the wider system design including reversionary modes and design for safety
• Previous defence industry experience in delivering complex platforms/systems is desireable
• Domain knowledge of turret systems including lethality, survivability, weapon and sighting systems is desireable
• Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required

At Rheinmetall, your strengths and experience are worth something. We also highly value diversity and equal opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application.

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