SDA Engineering System Owner - Stealth

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 (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The primary delivery location for this position is Bristol, Abbey Wood.

Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for Sole UK nationals only.

Job description

The Submarine Production Alliance has been established to deliver future Submarines to the Royal Navy in collaboration between the MOD and key industry partners. Within the SPA, there is a single Stealth team, with responsibility across all Submarine production projects to ensure future nuclear and conventionally armed Royal Navy submarines can remain undetected across their full range of mission sets.

This role represents a rare opportunity to join the Submarine Production Alliance as Engineering System Owner - Stealth. A key decision maker with responsiblity across stealth elements of future submarine designs alongside development of operational requirements and doctrine.

Leading a team of experienced scientists and engineers, you will have responsibilities for the provision of technical direction, professional development and mentoring.

Primarily based at MOD Abbey Wood, you will provide strategic direction to teams across the UK both within the MOD and key industry partners, including regular travel to a number of UK sites.

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Person specification

We are looking for someone with the ability to lead a cross industry technical team delivering a key national programme. You will be involved in some of the most exciting projects in defence where you will use your strong analytical skills. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of effectively communicating complex engineering issues to senior stakeholders who understands submarine operations, including signature management.

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to prove the following essential criteria in your application:

• BEng/BSc in applicable Science or Engineering Subject
• Proven experience managing multifaceted submarine design challenges
• Proven experience managing submarine signatures
• Chartered Engineer/Scientist or equivalent experience

Qualifications

BEng/BSc in applicable Science or Engineering Subject.

Evidence of the Qualification will be required at interview.

All qualifications declared must be held at point of application and be in date.

Memberships

Essential Criteria to include Chartered Engineer/Scientist or equivalent experience.

Evidence of the membership will be required at interview.

All qualifications declared must be held at point of application and be in date.

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership

Technical skills

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

• Technical Decision Making (Expert)
• Technical Risk management (Expert)

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £67,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £19,583 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Discover My Benefits: Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

At Sift, you will be assessed against the following;

Experience:

Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role. Please also outline your career history in this section.

Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing (CSBC4)
• Making Effective Decisions (CSBC4)
• Leadership (CSBC4)

Technical Competencies:

• Technical Decision Making (Expert)
• Technical Risk Management (Expert)

At Interview, you will be assessed against the following;

Experience:

Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications.

Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing (CSBC4)
• Making Effective Decisions (CSBC4)
• Leadership (CSBC4)

Technical Competencies:

• Technical Decision Making (Expert)
• Technical Risk Management (Expert)

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