Sda Lead Systems Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

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1 month ago

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The SDA have exciting opportunities for experienced systems integration engineering professionals to join our team at MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol.

You will integrate with teams of highly skilled professionals, getting up-close and personal with complexsubmarine systems to oversee engineering challenges unique to this industry, whilst supporting the Royal Navy and significantly impacting project/programme success.


As senior member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to be an authority on combat systems delivery, core security and engineering coordination of these complex capabilities.

You will operate as deputy to the chief engineer at lead level, engaging withdelivery projects across wider SDA teams to provide specialist insight on the needs of the portfolio.

By engaging with engineering and programme leaders from across the combat system enterprise, you will ensure robust and coherent systems engineering approachesare developed and combat systems equipments are rolled out across the UK submarine flotilla.

Due to the nature of this work, working with stakeholders is critical to success.

You will therefore be required to uphold strong and productive relationships with senior SDA stakeholders and be the intelligent customer to UK industry partners within thenuclear enterprise.


In the SDA you will have unparalleled opportunities to learn and develop as a professional and will be actively supported in this respect.

Training is readily available, invested in and essential to stay abreast with new technologies and you will be workingin an environment that encourages this.

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


About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Development, maintenance and delivery of the Engineering Management Plan (EMP) interacting with other functions to ensure coherent planning.
  • Delivery of engineering products / services as set out in the EMP, including managing the acquisition safety aspects.
  • Operational direction and delivery of engineering activity in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership related to own specialist area to solve complex problems with innovative solutions to support improved performance and enhance capability.
  • Interface with industry as the intelligent customer on projects and help DE&S and industry understand technical risks.
  • 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.

Person specification

  • Member of a relevant Professional Engineering/Science Institute or equivalent body.
  • Relevant Level 6 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Improve Engineering Capability
  • Practitioner


  • Technical Decision Making

  • Expert
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Changing and Improving

Benefits
We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

  • 25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
  • A marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performancebased bonus, and recognition awards
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
  • A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
  • Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
  • We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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