SDA Engineer
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 14th October 2024
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Job summary
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.
Here you’ll 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 perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
Discover more about our work:
We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help make work work for you.
Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. You’ll join us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained, and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue after you’ve started your employment. If SC clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.
Job description
Are you an Engineer looking to develop your skills and become a vital part of UK Defence? By joining us, you will integrate with highly skilled professionals to support some of the largest and most complex engineering programmes in the world. You will work at the forefront of marine technology, overseeing engineering challenges unique to this industry, while contributing to project success and providing support to the Royal Navy.
Our opportunities will suit Engineers with experience and/or qualifications in several disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Electronic, and Marine Engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the Strategic Weapon Support System or the Launcher installation, ensuring the seamless integration of these systems into platforms.
You will use your technical knowledge to oversee all aspects of system integration. This includes considering performance, time, cost, risk, and safety factors when making technical decisions. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all Engineering Governance Arrangements and Assurances mandated by the SDA and Trident Systems Project Team.
You will have the opportunity to visit shipyards, dockyards, suppliers’ sites, and submarines, gaining hands-on experience in diverse environments. Please note, these roles are demanding and may involve activities such as climbing vertical ladders, working at heights, and operating in confined spaces; suitable training will be provided.
At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide assurance that the systems are verified and validated against performance prior to handover to the Royal Navy
- Support discussions on the system operation with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure the correct integration of the systems into the platforms
- Manage engineering technical requirements
- Participate in identification, selection, evaluation, performance verification and demonstrations within your technical area
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Hold a relevant Level 4 (HNC or higher) qualification or demonstrate the equivalent experience
- Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Application of Analytical Techniques – Supervised Practitioner
- Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance – Supervised Practitioner
- Seeing the bigger picture
- Communicating and influencing
Benefits
- 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 options
- Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. 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.
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Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDA--Candidate-Information-Pack
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions
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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.
Offering at a lower level
If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : India James -SDA Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Email : india.james109@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : india.james109@mod.gov.uk
