SDA Sensors and Electronic Systems Integration Engineer

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Job Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

Are you a systems engineer who thrives engaging with different stakeholders and providing critical advice to deliver ambitious programmes? Are you excited to be part of some of the most cutting-edge projects in the defence enterprise and support the Royal Navy? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

The SDA has two requirements for systems engineers to join their team. In these roles, you will be using your engineering background to engage with stakeholders and advise them on your area of expertise. You will use your coordination and specialist skills to fully support the maritime domain. The two roles are based within the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) and the Submergible Ship Nuclear AUKUS (SSNA) Project team.

As a Systems Engineer and SDA representative within the CSDT, you’ll have the opportunity to lead on the development of the Combat System Architecture. Developing the functional decomposition of the Submarine Combat System, you will operate at senior level as an authority on combat systems requirements and the link to the delivery of capability. You will engage with delivery projects across wider SDA teams and stakeholders across the combat system enterprise to provide specialist insight, ensuring robust and coherent systems engineering approaches are developed.

The Combat System Engineering area within the SSNA Project Team is responsible for providing direction, oversight, and control of the SSNA Combat System design. You will be responsible for the management of the functional and physical design of the combat system. Reporting to the Engineering System Owner you will be responsible for the design and integration of component sub-systems, being delivered by suppliers into the overall SSNA whole boat design. You will liaise with engineers and programme managers within the SSNA Project Team, industry partners as well as a wide range of other Ministry of Defence (MoD) stakeholders. The role will involve working at contractor sites, other MoD establishments and on occasion, with foreign partner nations.

Role

By joining the SDA, you will have defined progression routes and opportunities to prosper. Training is readily available, and you will be working in an environment that encourages your development. In these roles, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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 specification
• Interface with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks
  
  

You will be inducted into a hybrid role where you will be required to attend site for some of your working week. Some of these roles may require occasional travel to other UK sites.

Please be advised that due to the nature of security, these roles are reserved for sole UK Nationals only.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or has demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• Relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes.
• Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in own specialism with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches
  
  

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• EFCF 1 Improve Engineering Capability (Supervised Practitioner)
• EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance (Practitioner)
• Communicating and Influencing (CSBC3)
• Changing and Improving (CSBC3)
  
  

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
  
  

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

More Information Can Be Found Below

• SDA benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1
  
  

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Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

• Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
• Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills
  
  

Please follow ourguidance on CV writingfor best chance of success.

• 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.
  
  

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

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.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Jose Rodriguez
• Email : jose.rodriguez104@mod.gov.uk
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : jose.rodriguez104@mod.gov.uk