Full-Time SDA Engineering Technical Specialist
Job Description
Salary
£37,400 – £44,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details.
Job description
The SSNR Programme is an early-stage design programme to develop and deliver a class of Attack Submarines to replace the Astute class as they reach the end of their design lives.
The programme team is currently engaged in a 3 year initial design phase, working with the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow and wider UK industrial partners to build on existing and future UK Submarine technologies and define the design of a class of Submarine that will be in service until the late 2080’s.
The team are based in Bristol but this role will require significant interaction with the UK Submarine supply chain as well as teams supporting classes of Submarine presently in-build and in-service. This position will be based at HM Naval Base Clyde, remote working is available with some requirement on site when needed. Occasional travel to the Barrow-in-Furness site will also be required.
We are now looking for an Engineering Technical Specialist, working with the naval architecture area/function of the SSNR Programme, with a focus on spatial integration.
As the Engineering Technical Specialist, you report into the Design Lead and Chief Engineer for the SSNR programme. The Spatial Team ensures that the Functional Design can be spatially accommodated and integrated within the physical boundaries of the submarine to deliver a GA (General Arrangement) for the Astute class that is optimised to meet Functional and Transversal Requirements. Spatial Governance will be achieved by ensuring processes are developed then applied during the design stages thus ensuring that stakeholders are actively involved in key decisions that define the GA.
The spatial integration is one of the key elements of Submarine Operational capability and the successful incumbent will need to be demonstrate a strong knowledge of submarines, spatial integration, and provide SME advice into the team for special arrangements into the submarines, following design rules and principles, able to advise where required for items that need to be changed and innovated as part of the build process.
This will be both a challenging and rewarding role, with lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge, and have a substantial impact on an extremely exciting and high-profile programme.
Please note that due to the nature of the projects involved, this role is open to applications from SOLE UK NATIONALS only.
Responsibilities
As the Engineering Technical Specialist, you will have deep experience ideally in Engineering, submarine operation and able to demonstrate good knowledge of where all elements of the internal submarine is placed.
This experience will ideally have been gained within a Naval Architecture environment with submarines and spatial integration, or from within an operational Military environment/role with submarines. This will also include:
• Leading as part of the Spatial Team to ensure the spatial design has been adequately assessed during design acceptance.
• You will be the liaison for the spatial integration/Spatial Team between the Royal Navy and SDA, capability sponsors and with key industry partners, to ensure a coherent approach.
• Able to present to Royal Navy service personnel up to senior, clearly and effectively to communicate and articulate key information.
What you will be assessed against:
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following extensive applied submarine knowledge in at least one of the following:
• Nuclear plant, propulsion systems, ship systems (including electrical and C&I), supporting systems or combat systems
• SSN operations, maintenance and repair alongside and at sea
• CAT A supervisor or SCOOW
• Experience of Royal Naval Branch Structure and associated training requirements
• Knowledge of Royal Navy submarine design
It would benefit your application should be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Chartered Engineer or MSc/BSc degree qualified
• 3D CAD modelling experience
• Extensive knowledge of DefStan 08-123
• Knowledge of Teamcentre
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Technical Risk Management
• Technical requirements, Evaluations and Acceptance
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Changing and improving
• Communicating and influencing
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.
Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.
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Benefits
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