Weapons Integration Engineer

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Weapons Integration Engineer - RESOLUTE VALKYRIEAbbey Wood -2 days onsiteUp to £450pd inside IR35SC Clearance RequiredOur client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Weapons Integration Engineer to support the RESOLUTE VALKYRIE programme within the MOD's UAS2 team. The role focuses on aircraft weapon system integration, covering technical oversight, airworthiness, and compliance with UK defence standards. The successful candidate will manage weapon integration across the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring alignment with MOD regulations and operational safety requirements.ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of airworthiness strategies and plans required by the Type Airworthiness Authority (TAA).Develop, manage, and maintain effective Safety Management Systems (SMS), identifying hazards and risk reduction measures.Provide task assurance of safety management processes and oversee the Master Evidence Record, ensuring regular reviews by claim owners.Take ownership of the Type Airworthiness Safety Assessment (TASA), ensuring compliance with all safety assurance requirements.Ensure adherence to UK, EU, and MOD safety regulations, providing expert safety advice to stakeholders.Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance with Project Safety Assurance Plans, ensuring necessary evidence is gathered and assessed.Lead the preparation and execution of Platform Safety Panels, reviewing and endorsing safety artefacts.Assess Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)safety artefacts as part of a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP)panel.Oversee contractual safety management, ensuring suppliers meet safety requirements.Provide informed safety advice to decision-makers through Project Safety Panels and update key safety documentation. Essential SkillsExperience in Acquisition Safety & Environment within MOD or defence engineering projects.Strong understanding of airworthiness regulations, DE&S policy, and UK/EU safety legislation.Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety case development.Ability to manage safety management systems and lead on safety policy development.Experience engaging with Type Airworthiness Authorities (TAA)and MOD safety panels.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise with technical teams, contractors, and senior decision-makers. Desirable SkillsExperience producing and reviewing Type Airworthiness Safety Assessments (TASA).Background in air domain engineering safety or related disciplines.Knowledge of safety compliance for Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)and MOD-related airworthiness certification

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