Lead Engineer

Location: Abbey Wood (Hybrid)

Rate: Up to £550/day

Security Clearance: SC required (UK nationals only)

IR35: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 31/03/2026 (high potential for extension)

Application Deadline: 13/02/2026 at 13:00

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to support the delivery of Urgent One Way Effector (OWE) capability requirements within the Lethality and Protect – One Way Effector team.
Reporting to the OBI Lead and Chief Engineer, the role is responsible for the generation and execution of the engineering management plan (aviation aspects), supporting the rapid development, testing and assurance of novel OWE capabilities.

Key Tasks and Deliverables

• Form technical requirements and manage test, verification, validation and evaluation activities
• Develop System Requirements Documents (SRD) and Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP), proportionate to pro...