Trials Support Engineer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

The Trials support Engineer plays a key role within our Challenger 2 Life Extension Program (CR2 LEP) Trials team supporting the planning, test and qualification of critical systems for the latest generation Main Battle Tank for the UK MOD.

This is a 2 years Fixed Term Contract Role

Location: The role is based at our Telford site although the candidate should expect to be travelling to various locations around the UK and abroad including both civilian and military test sites.

• Supporting the generation of wider Trials Management Plans: for example Health & Safety and Security
• Supporting the development of the trials programmes plans in DOORS and MS Project.
• Support to the Trials Readiness Review including the preparation of review material and support to the reviews.
• Support accurate recording of trials incidents using the Data Recording and Corrective Action System, including generating incident reports and providing support to incident sentencing committees.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including internal, Army, MOD and suppliers
• Working as part of a deployed team or as an individual to support accurate, repeatable test / trial activities.
• Support to Vehicle Owners in overseeing trial vehicle maintenance and update. Including the accurate monitoring of the Build State and any deviations from Design Standard.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or hold equivalent experience is desirable
• Experience in verification and validation activities or systems engineering within the Military Land Equipment area is desirable, including the conduct of trials.
• You must have experienced in writing technical reports.
• An understanding of Data Recording and Corrective Action Systems (DRACAS) processes is desirable
• Understanding of Armoured Vehicle design and operation is desirable
• An understanding in the conduct of Live Firing procedures and range safety is desirable
• An understanding of UK Legislation and standards associated with vehicle testing is desirable
• Must hold a Full Clean UK Drivers Licence
• Proficient user of MS Office is essential
• Able to obtain SC level clearance
• Significant Experience in the following software packages: SAP & Teamcenter

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

Closing date for the applications is 26.10.2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.