ABOUT THE ROLE
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within the company dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost-effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead complex prototype fabrication, assembly, and modification activities.
- Oversee assembly of mechanical, structural, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
- Resolve complex assembly challenges and recommend engineering improvements.
- Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control subsystems.
- Verify system interfaces, compatibility, alignment, and integration readiness.
- Resolve complex integration issues with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Oversee integration readiness and support functional, ground, and prototype verification testing.
- Lead investigations into technical discrepancies and corrective actions.
- Review test findings and recommend prototype improvements.
- Review and validate engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly procedures, and technical documentation.
- Oversee assembly records, configuration control, and technical reporting.
- Monitor technical risks, assembly progress, and project milestones.
- Ensure compliance with engineering, quality, and HSE requirements.
- Oversee component traceability, configuration changes, and nonconformity resolution.
- Promote safe and efficient assembly and integration practices.
- Oversee workshop operations, maintenance planning, and equipment readiness, ensuring the availability, safety, and operational efficiency of workshop facilities, tools, and equipment to support assembly, integration, and prototyping activities.
- Coordinate with Design, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, and Quality teams.
- Provide technical guidance on manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and integration risks.
- Support resource planning, technical evaluations, and project execution.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Identify process improvements and support achievement of project milestones.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or a related field or an Engineering Diploma with substantial relevant experience.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in assembly, system integration, prototyping or advanced manufacturing.
- Proven experience in complex mechanical and electromechanical integration.
- Aerospace, UAV, defense or advanced engineering development experience is preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced knowledge of engineering drawings, system interfaces, assembly processes and configuration control.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electromechanical systems, testing procedures and technical risk management.
- Advanced assembly and system integration.
- Complex troubleshooting and engineering problem-solving.
- Technical leadership and mentoring.
- Multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
- Technical risk assessment and project planning.
- Quality assurance and configuration management.
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. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
