Lead Design Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer – Turrets & Weapon Systems (TWS) to join our team. This role combines hands-on engineering and design with technical leadership, taking ownership of Turrets & Weapon Systems development from concept through prototype manufacturing, integration, and verification. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team while ensuring technical performance, quality, cost, and project requirements are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of manned and unmanned Turrets & Weapon Systems, including Remote Weapon Stations (RWS).
• Perform hands-on engineering and design activities, including CAD design, engineering calculations, material and subsystem selection, and requirements analysis.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers, defining technical tasks, priorities, and development objectives.
• Own assigned design packages and subsystems from concept through prototype verification.
• Develop technical solutions that meet defined performance, cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Lead and support prototype manufacturing, assembly, integration, and verification activities.
• Perform systems engineering activities and ensure effective integration between relevant subsystems.
• Review and verify Technical Data Packs (TDPs), ensuring technical accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Define engineering work packages, resource requirements, and development plans.
• Monitor engineering progress, technical risks, dependencies, and project milestones.
• Implement and maintain engineering processes, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, testing, and production teams throughout the product-development lifecycle.
• Provide engineering support during product introduction, serial production, and after-sales activities.
• Provide timely technical updates to R&D leadership, highlighting key risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the design and development of Turrets & Weapon Systems (T&WS).
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or managing engineers and/or designers.
• Strong hands-on experience with manned/unmanned turrets, Remote Weapon Stations, or related weapon systems.
• Strong understanding of turret and weapon-system subsystems and their integration.
• Experience taking engineering designs from concept through prototype, integration, and verification.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and product-release requirements.
• Experience developing and reviewing Technical Data Packs (TDPs).
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools such as CAD, PLM, CAE, MATLAB/Simulink, or other discipline-specific engineering tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or PhD degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering completed Turret, RWS, or major weapon-system subsystem designs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience with prototype assembly, integration, verification, and testing.
• Knowledge of global Turrets & Weapon Systems subsystem suppliers.
• Experience supporting products through development, industrialization, serial production, and after-sales support.
• Strong understanding of engineering project planning, technical risk management, and resource planning.
• Previous experience within the defence, land systems, armoured vehicle, or weapon systems industry.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at the company also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people, including highly competitive, tax-free salaries, and benefits such as family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.