GBAD Engineer - Systems and Vehicle Integration

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, with some working from home and travel to other UK locations.

Rate: Up to £550/day

IR35 status: Inside IR35

Contract dates: ASAP to 31/03/2027

Closing date: 2nd September 2026 at 14:00

Overview

Our customer, a large defence organisation, is seeking an experienced Level 3 Engineer to support Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems and vehicle integration.

The role covers integration strategy and planning, component systems, requirements, trials, test and acceptance activities, and the production and review of GEAR engineering artefacts. 

Key Responsibilities

Land GBAD System and Vehicle Integration

• Enable the Integration Strategy and Planning.
• Develop and support ICDs.
• Support ITT documentation and SOR.
• Undertake Test and Acceptance planning.
• Support trials.

Land GBAD Component Systems

• Support Requirements and Demonstration activities.
• Undertake planning and develop SORs.
• Support trials.

Engineering Process

• Produce and review GEAR artefacts.
• Prepare for and manage GEAR reviews. 

Essential Experience/Skills

• Technical requirements.
• Integration and interoperability.
• GEAR processes. 

Desired Experience/Skills

• Defence projects, preferably Cat A.
• Working with DE&S and Army. 

Additional Information

• Hybrid working, with an expectation of 3 days per week at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol.
• Some working from home is permitted with agreement.
• Travel to London, supplier locations and UK Test Ranges is required, with potential for overseas travel if UK ranges are deemed inappropriate.
• Minimum Security Check (SC) clearance.
• UK Nationals only, due to a requirement to manage Secret UKEO data.
• UK Driving Licence required.