SDA Systems Engineer

MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH

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.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and work on some of the UK’s most vital Defence projects? If so, we, the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) are looking for experienced and motivated Systems Engineers to join our project teams. In joining us, you will integrate with highly skilled professionals to support some of largest and most complex engineering programmes in the world. You will work at the forefront of marine technology and latest platforms to oversee engineering challenges unique to this industry, whilst contributing to project success and providing support to the Royal Navy.

As a Systems Engineer and SDA representative, you’ll have the opportunity to lead on the development of requirements within your role. You will engage with delivery projects across wider SDA teams to provide specialist systems engineering insight to the submarine enterprise. You will lead on key deliverables and interface as intelligent customer to our prime contractors, ensuring integration of submarine systems meet contractual requirements.

By joining the SDA, you will have defined progression routes and opportunities to prosper as a professional. Training is readily available to stay abreast of emerging technologies and you will be working in an environment that encourages development of your role and of your responsibilities. 

Please note, these roles involve domestic regular travel to UK sites and there are potential opportunities for international travel.

Due to the nature of security requirements, these roles are open to sole UK nationals only.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support the development of system architecture and lead on the development of the project systems engineering approach and the management of industry to deliver on it
• 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

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

• You will hold a relevant Level 4 (e.g., HNC) qualification or demonstrate the 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, whilst delivering Systems Engineering artefacts

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

• Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance (Practitioner)
• Improve Engineering Capability (Supervised Practitioner)
• Communicating and influencing
• Changing and improving

• 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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Job contact :

• Name : Iustina Onisor – SDA Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Email : Iustina.Onisor100@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Iustina.Onisor100@mod.gov.uk