About the Role 

We are seeking an Engineering Delivery Lead to plan and manage the development of cutting-edge guided weapon systems. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will operate within a matrix organisation to lead an assigned multi-functional team comprising Systems, Design and Proving engineers, to develop and deliver an operational weapon from concept through to in-production.

At Frankenburg, you will join an exceptional team of leading experts in technology and national defence, building next-generation defence missile systems for the free world. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your contribution shapes how we verify and demonstrate advanced defence systems. If you thrive on innovation and impact — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities 

• Planning and Scheduling
  Collaborate across functions to define and agree on top-level development logic and budget. Prepare the work breakdown structure and establish an integrated master schedule for the programme.

• Resource Management
  Coordinate with engineering functional leads to determine programme resource requirements and agree on the allocation of team members.

• Team Coordination
  Provide leadership to the assigned team to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget. This includes chairing regular stand-up and drumbeat meetings to track progress, set direction, and communicate priorities.

• Material Readiness
  Manage inventory and procurement of materials from suppliers in collaboration with the Head of Supply Chain, ensuring availability for project execution.

• Technical Authority
  Act as the key internal and external technical point of contact for the programme, and provide regular progress updates and reports to line management and other key stakeholders, clearly identifying progress and challenges.

• Risk Mitigation
  Provide an escalation path for technical and programmatic issues and blockers, working closely with the line manager and functional leads to identify optimal resolutions.

• Cost Optimisation
  Monitor the unit production cost throughout development to ensure targets are met. Implement cost-reduction strategies, including facilitating trades between time, cost, and performance where appropriate.

We Would Love You to Have

• Educational Background 
  Technical Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience
  At least 5 years of leading teams on complex, fast-paced development programmes.

• Technical Skills
  Proven track record in planning and executing complex engineering development programmes, ideally in the complex weapons sector.

• Soft Skills
  Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with exceptional communication skills. Delivery-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Mission Alignment
  Strong alignment with our mission to build affordable and mass-manufacturable defence technologies — ensuring every euro spent moves us closer to our goal. 

• Security Clearance
  Willingness to undergo a background check as a condition of employment. 

Our Values

Our mission is ambitious, and it takes a team that works with the same intensity.

• Own the Mission: Mission first. Always.
  We choose impact — we focus on what moves the mission forward fastest instead of “nice-to-haves". We fix it now — when delays or problems appear, we step up, rally the right people, and solve them immediately. We keep momentum — when time matters, we stay focused and move forward without waiting for perfect conditions.

• Strive for More: Dare more. Do more. Achieve the impossible.
  We challenge the status quo — we question, test, and improve instead of accepting “the usual way.” We embrace discomfort — we step outside comfort zones and turn challenges into growth. We anticipate the future — we build solutions that scale and set higher standards each time.

• Build with Trust: Be open. Keep promises.
  We walk the talk — what we say, we do. No excuses, no exceptions. We share openly — we communicate clearly and early, even when the news is hard. We own outcomes — we admit errors quickly, fix them, and prevent them from repeating.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Apply now! The deadline is January 12th, 2026, but we review applications and reach out to qualified candidates continuously.