Are you an Engineer looking to develop your skills and become a vital part of UK Defence? By joining us, you will integrate with highly skilled professionals to support some of the largest and most complex engineering programmes in the world. You will work at the forefront of marine technology, overseeing engineering challenges unique to this industry, while contributing to project success and providing support to the Royal Navy.
Our opportunities will suit Engineers with experience and/or qualifications in several disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Electronic, and Marine Engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the Strategic Weapon Support System or the Launcher installation, ensuring the seamless integration of these systems into platforms.
You will use your technical knowledge to oversee all aspects of system integration. This includes considering performance, time, cost, risk, and safety factors when making technical decisions. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all Engineering Governance Arrangements and Assurances mandated by the SDA and Trident Systems Project Team.
You will have the opportunity to visit shipyards, dockyards, suppliers' sites, and submarines, gaining hands-on experience in diverse environments. Please note, these roles are demanding and may involve activities such as climbing vertical ladders, working at heights, and operating in confined spaces; suitable training will be provided.
At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance.
What you'll be doing
- Provide assurance that the systems are verified and validated against performance prior to handover to the Royal Navy
- Support discussions on the system operation with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure the correct integration of the systems into the platforms
- Manage engineering technical requirements
- Participate in identification, selection, evaluation, performance verification and demonstrations within your technical area
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following?essential criteria:
- Hold a relevant Level 4 (HNC or higher) qualification or demonstrate the equivalent experience
- Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following?technical competences and behaviours?will be assessed at interview:
- Application of Analytical Techniques - Supervised Practitioner
- Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance - Supervised Practitioner
- Seeing the bigger picture
- Communicating and influencing
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 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 you're 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 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.