DE&S Electronics Engineer -

Details

Reference number

328449

Salary

£36,100 – £39,000

per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

Job grade

Other

Senior Technical Specialist I

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD – Defence Equipment & Support – Engineering

Type of role

Engineering

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Location

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

About the job

Job summary

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.

Job description

Are you an Electronics or Systems Engineer looking to apply your skills to procuring and supporting complex systems, in a collaborative and supporting environment? If so, we are hiring Electronics or Systems Engineers to join our team at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). This is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level in an organisation where your contribution is recognised and your voice is heard. Want to keep learning and progressing? We’ll be with you every step of the way. After all, support is in our name.

As a member of our Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team, you will play a key role in delivering reliable, sustainable and affordable combat systems support across a variety of in-service equipment and acquisition projects. The MCS team consists of experts operating in the following technical areas: Surface Ship Combat Systems Group; Underwater Electronic Warfare; Communications Situational Awareness; and Maritime Electronic Warfare and training.

We actively encourage career development and are keen to support you in achieving your career goals as an Electronics Engineer. There will be opportunities for your continued professional development within Engineering including training pathways, corporate memberships, mentoring and development schemes. If youre an ambitious individual, with a desire to develop a specialised skillset and become an experienced Electronics Engineer who makes a genuine positive difference, we offer all the tools and support youll need.

Due to the nature of security requirements, these roles are reserved for sole or dual UK nationals only.

Responsibilities

Manage customer requirements and generating technical specifications for equipment and/or systems
Supporting equipment and/or system requirements and their acceptance throughout the lifecycle
Delivering the systems integration and verification, and assisting with the production, acceptance and resultant configuration control of requirements acceptance procedure
Establishing and overseeing project phase engineering activities from concept to delivery including trials planning and management, installation planning, schedule, and transition into service management etc.
Assessing technical assumptions to identify improvement opportunities

Person specification

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

Relevant HNC (i.e., Level 4 or higher) qualification in a STEM subject, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes
Some working knowledge or experience of Systems Engineering, Electronics and/or combat systems
Experience in stakeholder engagement or management

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

Technical Decision Making Supervised Practitioner
Application of Analytical Techniques – Supervised Practitioner
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions

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 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 youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, 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.

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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Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. 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.

2. 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 our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

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.

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

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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.