Are you an experienced Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineer looking to make an impact within the UK defence sector? We’re currently supporting our client in Bristol to find a OME Engineer on a hybrid basis, with SC clearanceal. This opportunity is available immediately and offers a competitive day rate of up to £600 per day (inside IR35).
Within this role, you will contribute to developing next-generation warhead capabilities for UAV platforms. You’ll play a critical part in defining system requirements, evaluating industry proposals, and supporting test and trial activities across a range of strategic workstreams.
What you will be doing:
- Providing expert OME support during competition requirements development
- Advising on warhead effects, lethality mechanisms, and energetic materials considerations
- Supporting the development of outcome-based performance requirements
- Reviewing industry proposals and warhead concepts for technical validity
- Assessing design approaches, performance forecasts, and technical risks
- Contributing to design reviews and engineering decision-making processes
- Supporting test and trial planning, methodology development, and results assessment
What we’re looking for:
We’re after a skilled professional with significant experience in warhead or munitions development, energetic materials, or weapon systems. Knowledge of blast, fragmentation, terminal effects, and conducting technical assessments is essential. Familiarity with Defence OME standards and processes will support your success in this role.
Experience supporting warhead development, explosive trials, and working with UK Defence industry bodies such as DSTL or QinetiQ will give you an edge. An understanding of UAV payloads and weapon system integration is desirable but not essential.
Why you should consider this opportunity
This contract offers the chance to work on cutting-edge defence capabilities within a collaborative environment. You’ll be part of a high-profile programme with a clear scope to extend beyond March 2027, contributing to projects that will shape the future of UK military lethality and UAV operations.
If you’re motivated by technical challenges and want to be part of a key defence programme, we would love to hear from you.