Job Title: Complex Projects Lead – Effects and Vulnerability
Salary: Competitive
Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview - Complex Projects Lead – Effects and Vulnerability
Our leading defence client is seeking a Complex Projects Lead to join their Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) Effects and Vulnerability team. This team determines the effectiveness of novel weapons, focusing on lasers. Engineers in this team develop mathematical models and simulations to predict the effectiveness of laser weapon systems on targets. Data gathered from trials and experiments investigating the physical effects of laser-matter interactions is used to calibrate and evolve these models, with outputs interpreted to understand target effects.
Key Responsibilities - Complex Projects Lead – Effects and Vulnerability
Leading small teams across multiple contracts including internally funded research and development, industry-partnered studies, and key tasks within high-profile defence projects.
customer engagement to understand requirements
Translating requirements into concrete activities and contributing to securing new business in this field.
Key Experience & Qualifications – Complex Projects Lead – Effects and Vulnerability
Excellent leadership skills
A proven track record of delivering on time, cost, and quality
An appreciation of “trading requirements”
The ability to manage budgets within a team environment
Experience developing individuals and high-performing teams
An understanding of bidding processes
The ability to simplify and codify complex system interactions
This role requires a candidate to be or become DV cleared
Complex system design in a deeply technical environment
Translating tacit customer requirements into concrete activities
Experience with Ansys Fluent, COMSOL, or similar Multiphysics tools
Proficiency in Matlab / Simulink
Benefits - Complex Projects Lead – Effects and Vulnerability
Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and may vary year to year)
Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site amenities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities
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