Special Projects Technical Lead - Salisbury, United Kingdom - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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Salisbury, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Salary:

- £32,626 - £47,007
  • Salary dependent on experience and skills: Dstl level 5: £32,626 £38,066 and Dstl level 6: £40,514 £47,007
    Job grade:


  • Other

  • Dstl L5 to L6
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DSTL
  • Counter Terrorism & Security Division
    Type of role:
  • Engineering
  • Science
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Parttime, Compressed Hours
    Number of jobs available:
  • 2Contents
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Location

  • Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQAbout the job

Job summary:


Are you currently holding a Technical Leadership role and work in one of the following areas:

Software engineering, embedded electronics and hardware systems, product design, software defined radios, and/or systems engineering?

The Special Projects (SP) Technical Leadership team performs a multi-disciplinary role delivering high-impact science and technology to meet some of HMG's most challenging national security requirements, as well as leading the development of bespoke capabilities for specialist users in rapid timescales.-
This is work you cannot do anywhere else.



Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

Job description:


In this role you will:


  • Be responsible for the delivery of a portion of the SP research and development backlog. This will be through a mix of strong technical leadership, writing, and reviewing abilities for industry and academic partnering as well as internal research and development;
  • Have the opportunity to work within a fastpaced environment, focused on delivering operational products to tight timescales. We are looking for individuals who have a proactive attitude and are happy working autonomously;
  • Lead the development of bespoke systems for military operations.
  • Conduct research into surveillance techniques, secure communications, and computer network systems;
  • Stay up to date on the latest technologies and research trends by participating in further education, workshops and international conferences;
  • Develop on customisable Windows, Mac, or Linux workstations;
  • Work with Government partners nationally or internationally;
  • Lead possible work packages and small teams of engineers as appropriate to complete tasks.

Person specification:


We are looking for someone who:

  • Designs, prioritises, and facilitates the delivery of work, based on user requirements and the changing technological and operational landscapes.
  • You will:
  • Gain unique skills and knowledge in new areas required to understand the tools and techniques to keep pace with operational requirements;
  • Lead activities that require PCB design and adaptation, and guiding the work of more junior staff in this area;
  • Prioritise time and effort to balance the demands of fast paced operational support projects with longer running research;
  • Maintain quality, assurance and standards of work whilst delivering to deadlines.
  • Utilise softer skills, such as reviewing an analyst's report from an industry supplier; facilitating the commercial process for equipment procurement with partners across government and industry; and briefing the team's science and technology achievements to VIPs.

Important Information

  • This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
    Work location
You may be required to travel to other Dstl and MoD sites as required


Qualifications:


Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Delivering at Pace
  • Changing and Improving
  • Working Together
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Dependent on current technical area.

Benefits:


  • We'll provide a great range of benefits including:
  • Flexible working hours, a 12 month reference period and the ability to bank hours. Up to 3 days can be taken in any calendar month;
  • Excellent learning and development to ensure everyone fulfils their potential;
  • Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay;
  • Chartership and accreditation support;
  • Civil Service pension;
  • G
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