Naval Combat Systems / Autonomous Systems Engineering Consultant (Defence & Maritime)
SR2 are partnering with an exciting defence and maritime client supporting the development of future naval capability, autonomous platforms, and next-generation combat systems. We are seeking an experienced Naval Combat Systems or Autonomous Systems Engineering specialist to provide strategic engineering expertise across concept and pre-concept activities.
The Opportunity
You will work alongside a high-profile defence programme helping shape future Royal Navy capability through innovative approaches to combat systems, autonomous platforms, sensors, effectors and command & control architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead combat systems and/or autonomous systems engineering activities
- Support concept and pre-concept naval platform development
- Translate capability requirements into engineering and architectural solutions
- Assess future maritime technologies including UxVs and autonomous platforms
- Develop innovative approaches to sensing, connectivity and effect delivery
- Evaluate disaggregated and modular combat capability concepts
- Produce high-quality technical reports, recommendations and presentations
- Collaborate across multi-company stakeholder environments
- Support systems engineering activities aligned to defence standards
We Are Looking For
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent experience capable of achieving Chartership)
- Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline
- 7+ years’ experience within Combat Systems, Autonomous Systems, Sensors, Effectors or Combat Management Systems
- Experience leading engineering teams within naval or defence environments
- Strong knowledge of autonomous platforms, UxVs and maritime innovation
- Experience translating customer requirements into technical solutions
- Knowledge of adaptable ship design, STUFT concepts or future naval capability development
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills
Desirable Experience
- Sensors, Effectors and C2 systems expertise
- Disaggregated SENSE, DECIDE, CONNECT and EFFECT architectures
- MoD Systems of Systems Approach (SOSA)
- Large-scale maritime or shipbuilding programmes
- Multi-company project environments
- Strong presentation and report writing skills
Why Apply?
- Work on future Royal Navy capability
- Influence next-generation autonomous maritime systems
- Engage with cutting-edge defence technologies
- Join a collaborative and highly respected engineering environment
- Make a direct impact on strategic defence outcomes
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