AddressWithin this role you will find yourself developing your experience and understanding of cutting-edge Control and Instrumentation systems. These will include software development, functional safety and security aspects, on a major UK defence project.
You will have direct liaison and involvement with aspects of the C&I design solutions. Along with working side-by-side with BAE Systems and SDA personnel, you will be part of a medium sized team focused on C&I. In this role you will also provide access to systems, components and tools that can be considered state of the art, providing the UK maritime with the best possible C&I solutions.
Growing your career as part of the SDA, we will provide you with diverse opportunities at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of crucial and significant projects. This could include supporting the Acquisition, Transition into Service and In-Service support of submarines in BAE Barrow. You will be supported by your manager and wider team to achieve your career goals and aspirations with mentoring available to fulfil your potential and funding for industry-recognised qualifications. The SDA is committed to supporting and funding professional membership and registration, and achieving and maintaining Chartered or Incorporated status is encouraged to progress in grade and enable future promotion.
At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working to support work-life balance. Regular in-person attendance is required at your Primary Duty Station (Barrow-in-Furness), currently you will be expected to work a minimum of two days every other week on site at Barrow Shipyard. However, this may vary to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, your team and role. You will also be required to attend various other sites across the UK which expenses will be paid from your primary duty station.
What youll be doing
- Manage the delivery of all engineering aspects in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives including managing the acquisition safety aspects.
- Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks.
- Manage the technical requirements for the acquisition lifecycle stage of one or more project, programme, service or system.
- Monitor and implement any governance and assurance policies and procedures to ensure the safe & professional status of the area led.
- Lead on the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications.
- Interface with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks.
Person specification
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria :
- Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes.
- Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in Control and Instrumentation with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches.
- Significant experience in the design and integration of programmable elements (software and/or hardware) in complex systems
- Demonstrable experience delivering complex Control and indication systems in a highly regulated environment.
- Hold a Level 4 (e.g.,HNC or higher) qualification in an electronic, electrical or software engineering discipline, or have equivalent relevant experience
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- EFCF 2 Application of Analytical Techniques Practitioner
- EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance Practitioner
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving CSBC3
Benefits
Alongside your salary of 44,500, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,015 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
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Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDA--Candidate-Information-Pack
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
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3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
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Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
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