Mission & Complex Engineer/Consultant – Signatures/Stealth

Department:
Technical Capability

Location:
UK - Bath

Description
Job Title: Senior Stealth & Signatures Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent
Location:
In terms of
location
, we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.
This role will require Security Clearance, to be eligible you must be a British born sole national and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers

Why Work for Us?
Benefits
Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions

About The Role
As a Senior Specialist in Stealth and Signatures, you will actively maintain and apply your expertise to support BMT's planning and operational needs. You'll provide detailed and specific advice within your specialism, while recognising the boundaries of your own knowledge and collaborating with other experts to ensure recommendations are fully aligned with organisational and client requirements.

You'll define, document and deliver small projects or sub-projects either independently or as part of a small team, participating in all phases of delivery. Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll help shape the project approach, identify and manage risks, support the development of practical project plans, track progress against schedules, and manage stakeholder engagement throughout.

About You
You're an enthusiastic team player with a strong passion for your area of expertise. You bring demonstrable experience and specialist knowledge in the design, procurement, and support of Stealth Design and Control Systems, along with a solid understanding of MOD business processes relevant to stealth and mission systems engineering.

You're an articulate, informed, and persuasive communicator who exercises diplomacy and discretion when engaging with others—both internally and externally. You have a sharp analytical mind, able to quickly interpret complex data and use insights to identify options, make sound recommendations, and support robust, defendable decisions.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Physics, Engineering), or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and are working towards Chartered status.
• Experience leading Stealth and Signature tasks and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven competence in Stealth Design and Control, Signature Measurement and Analysis, or Modelling.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to make sound business decisions across the full lifecycle—from business development to successful delivery.
• Adaptability to changing business needs, conditions, and responsibilities.

What's Next?
If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

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