Explosive Ordnance Engineer career guide
Explosive Ordnance Engineers design, test and maintain military munitions and explosive systems while ensuring they meet strict safety and operational standards.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does an Explosive Ordnance Engineer do?
Explosive Ordnance Engineers design, test and maintain military munitions and explosive systems while ensuring they meet strict safety and operational standards.
- Engineering offices
- Testing facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Military sites
- BAE Systems
- Leonardo
- MBDA
- Ministry of Defence
How to become an Explosive Ordnance Engineer
Engineers work on the design, integration and lifecycle management of defence equipment and explosive systems in controlled environments.
Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials or Systems Engineering.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship
- Direct employment or training
Skills and progression for Explosive Ordnance Engineer
- Engineering
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Senior Engineer
- Lead Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Technical Director
- Engineering Director
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