Job Description

Salary

£22,950 – £27,000 per annum (plus benefits).

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

DE&S are looking for an Electronic and Radar Technician for an exciting opportunity based at RAF Henlow.

This post is within the Air Defence and Electronic Warfare Systems (ADEWS) Engineering Delivery Team. Based at RAF Henlow in Central Bedfordshire, ADEWS is responsible for a variety of projects and in-service support providing air defence radar, radios, antennas, radomes, and specialist electronic warfare facilities.

Candidates should be aware that under the Defence Estate Optimisation Strategy, RAF Henlow has been identified as a site for release. Further information will be made available as it becomes available.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities and duties will include:

• Writing of technical reports and assessments for air defence radars. Including testing and certification of air defence radars ensuring their compliance with current safety standards and specifications.
• Researching methodologies and technologies to ensure operational capabilities and performance to evaluate radars
• Analysis of test, trials and commissioning data. (Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications an advantage).
• Production of technical reports on performance and safety standards of air defence radars.
• Provision of advice on specifications & requirements for procurement of air defence radar equipment.
• Evaluation of new methods and equipment.
• Liaison with other MOD departments, RAF units and Industry to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Provision of technical advice and on-site assistance to air defence radar units.

Occasional over-seas travel will be included in this post.

What you will be assessed against

To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Full UK driving licence
• HND/HNC minimum qualification (or level 4 equivalent) or sufficient relevant experience

It would benefit your application should be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

• Military knowledge and experience is advantageous

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:

• Improve Engineering Capability
• Application of Analytical Techniques

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

• Communicating and influencing
• Working together

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

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.

Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.

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 ourDE&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

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

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

Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Bedfordshire, Defence, and Electronic and Radar Technician. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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