DE&S Systems Engineer

MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH, MOD Manchester, Piccadilly Gate, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 2WD, RAF Wattisham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7RA, Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2YB, MOD Kentigern House, Glasgow, Scotland G2 8EX

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes – and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

Are you a Systems Engineer who is passionate about national security looking to develop your skills and make a real difference? If so, here at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we are actively recruiting two Systems Engineers to join our brand-new Land Certification Authority Team (LCAT).

We are offering the opportunity for you to join this novel team, to support the creation of LCAT and safety assurance within the Land domain. You will provide advice, oversight and certification against standards and assurance to Land Domain primary platform procurements to ensure that equipment provided to the Front-Line Command areas has been rigorously assessed in line with new and emerging Land Safety Regulatory requirements.  

You will be making a wider difference in the support of the safe by design argument for equipment in Land whilst being surrounded by highly experienced safety and systems professionals working towards a single certification goal. These are diverse assignments looking at multiple platforms with varying degrees of complexity.

You can choose to be based out of one of our following locations:

• MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol
• MOD Manchester
• RAF Wattisham, Ipswich
• Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil
• MOD Kentigern House, Glasgow

 Due to the nature of security requirements, these roles are open to sole UK nationals only. There is the possibility of occasional domestic travel to other UK sites, as well as international travel.

Responsibilities

• Operational direction and delivery of engineering activity in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives
• Provide technical advice related to own specialist area to solve complex problems with innovative solutions to support improved performance and enhance capability
• Provide governance, assurance and advice on complex projects and portfolios in own area of expertise to guide and influence senior leaders, scientists and decision makers
• The Systems Engineer has the authority to recommend the acceptance or rejection of certification submissions to the Certification Lead
• Conduct thorough assessments on Land System certification submissions
• Accountable for recommendations related to the assessment of Land System certification submissions

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 qualification (i.e., HNC), or able to demonstrate the equivalent experience
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or has demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• 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:

• Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance (Practitioner)
• Technical Risk Management (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:

• DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

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Job contact :

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

Recruitment team

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