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

Exciting opportunities have become available for candidates to work within the Combat Systems engineering applications area of the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) and Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). Although predominantly focused on Electronic disciplines, this diverse area encompasses several technical areas:
• Electronics and Sensors
• Software and Cyber
• Systems and Integration
• Weapons

You will be qualified and experienced in one-or-more of the above disciplines, with the acumen for in-role development into one-or-more of the other areas.

A Combat System draws intelligence from various sensors, providing information on aspects such as navigation, meteorology, weapons, ship’s information and messaging systems, integrated platform management systems, and communication systems. The inputs from these sensors are controlled through complex command and control systems, which have a significant reliance on software and are, therefore, vulnerable to cyber-attacks that can endanger intelligence and safety. As a Combat System Engineer, you could be working across the whole Combat System area, as described, or on any of the parts, making this a challenging role.

Responsibilities

You will be required to carry out a variety of tasks within this application area, the highest demand being in roles ensuring the integration of new or replacement equipment, such as a radar or communications system, into existing platforms. This must be achieved whilst ensuring that other legacy equipment can continue to operate safely and securely. Other key roles include the following examples:
• Working on the Command and control system itself ensuring that all equipment can interface with it and there is a robust upgrade plan that stakeholders can contribute to. Ensuring security and safety is maintained and legislation is implemented
• Working to resolve operational technical defects through advising the Ship’s crew of testing procedures, working with the logistics function and industry to identify spare units or work arounds depending on the operational priority and safety assessment
• Working on Acquisition programmes to oversee all of the equipment provided to ensure the performance of the overall platform is achieved in a cost-effective solution

Please note that some of these posts are open to sole UK nationals only.

What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• L4 Qualification (e.g. HNC) in relevant Engineering/Science OR extensive relevant experience (ideally within Electronics and Sensors, Software and Cyber, Systems and Integration, and/or Weapons)
• Experience within a complex engineering environment
• The ability to bring complex systems together into an integrated platform

It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• As safety is key to Defence, experience in a highly regulated engineering environment, such as Air, Automotive, Rail, Nuclear, Maritime or Weapons would be of particular interest

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance
• Technical Decision Making

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Leadership
• Changing and improving

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.

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension

  Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ attached or click here

  This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Bristol, combat, Engineer, MOD, and systems. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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