Full-Time DE&S Airborne Equipment Engineer
Job Description
Salary
£37,400 – £44,000 per annum (plus benefits).
Number of posts
2
Summary
Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles, submarines and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s armed forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!
Job description
The C17 Delivery Team are currently looking for two experienced Airborne Equipment (AE) engineers – one Aerial Delivery Equipment (ADE) engineer and one Airborne Forces Equipment (AFE) Parachute Systems Engineer.
These roles provide an exciting opportunity to drive change and deliver improved ways of working in a field where your acquired skills and knowledge will be highly valued.
Conducting ADE Certification, Trials and Evaluation (T&E) and Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) activity these posts will support the introduction of new systems as well as modifications to in-service equipment. The posts also involve developing and maintaining processes and systems for the gathering and interrogating of data from in-service systems. These posts would be suitable for a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) who has worked in a Trials unit.
Preferably candidates will have experience of working in an in-service Operational Evaluation or Test and Evaluation Unit.
Please note that although based in Brize Norton – the roles may require regular travel to other sites and routine engagement with other members of the Team at other locations and possible overseas travel.
Responsibilities
• Acting as a focal point for ADE activities relevant to certification, T&E and FDM.
• Development of processes and procedures in support of the AE Certification, T&E and FDM activity.
• Defining the certification standards to be achieved by the projects undertaken by the AE Team.
• Authoring reports to define how requirements may be met through the appropriate assessment of existing trials data.
• The development of suitable trials programmes to gather underpinning technical data.
• Working closely with established T&E Organisations.
• Oversee data gathering of T&E activity in order to produce the necessary evidence to support AE trials.
• Analyse T&E data and prepare reports to support Release to Service Recommendation submissions.
• Reporting in-service usage for Hazard Identification and the ongoing safety assessment of AE systems.
• Support the development of guiding policy for AE Certification, FDM and T&E.
• Engagement with the Military Aviation Authority (MAA), on regulation, standards and policy relating to aircraft Certification.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essentialcriteria:
• A level 5 qualification in Engineering or have the knowledge and experience to demonstrate this.
• Experience and knowledge of operating (Preparation and Despatch) with UK military ADE systems or UK military AFE Parachute systems.
• Experience of the Certification of military or civil aircraft in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral combined with the ability to understand and interpret technical data and relate this to operational requirements.
• The ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholder groups; establishing credibility with peers and seniors.
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirablecriteria:
• Professional registration at IEng or CEng from a recognised Engineering Institute
• Experience and knowledge gained in a Test and Evaluation environment.
• Experience of the practical application of the Military Air systems Certification Process (MACP).
• In-depth knowledge of Airworthiness Regulations, including the MAA’s Regulatory Publications.
• Experience of working directly with system Design Organisations
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Technical Decision Making
• Improve Engineering Capability
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Leadership
• 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.
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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
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):
• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills
For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here
Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKs
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
How to Apply
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