Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Reed Talent Solutions Full time

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and servicesthat the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.
Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place with us. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?

Job description

Are you fascinated by innovative technology and excited by the opportunity to work first-hand on military platforms and combat systems? We currently have two dynamic positions for Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineers within our Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme(MEWP) team here at DE&S. The MEWP capability will deliver digital sensors for electronic warfare surveillance across the full threat spectrum together with an electronic warfare command and control system. This will assist in warfighting decision making,to enable the launch of associated electronic warfare counter measures.
As one of our Maritime Electronic Warfare Engineers, you will work on major EW acquisition programmes and will have end-to-end exposure of project life cycles. These progressive roles offer vast opportunity to impact the successful delivery of advanced surfaceships EW systems supporting UK Navy Command.
Due to security, these roles are open to sole UK nationals only. Please note that regular travel to MOD Abbey Wood will be required for all successful applicants.

In these exciting roles, you will provide lead engineering support to MEWP projects across assessment, demonstration and manufacturing phases. You will manage EW technology, system engineering tasks, risks and technology roadmaps for MEWP acquisition programmes,whilst challenging technical assumptions to identify improvement opportunities.

Other responsibilities will include:

- Supporting and managing project phase engineering activities from concept to delivery, including trials planning and management, installation planning, schedule and transition into service management in accordance with the contract schedule
- Leading on contractor’s design reviews ensuring compliance for both hardware and software for the electronics warfare sensors, counter measures and command and control systems
- Developing requirement definition documents for EW
- Assisting with the production, acceptance and resultant configuration control of an requirements acceptance procedure (verification, validation requirements matrix) created by industry in accordance with an agreed integrated trials evaluation & acceptanceplan
- Managing a small team of engineers, as well as collaborative working in a multi-disciplined stakeholder environment
- Developing safety and environmental arguments and artefacts within your area of responsibility

Person specification
- You will either hold Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, be able to achieve this within 12 months of starting in the post, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- You will have experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes
- You will have experience of systems engineering in the context of electronic warfare, such as weapons systems, radar systems, combat systems, software integration, communication systems, counter measures, or spectrum management

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following?desirable?criteria:

- Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to manage a team
- Relevant experience from a maritime environment

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

- Technical decision making - practitioner
- Technical requirements, evaluation & acceptance - practitioner
- Communicating and influencing
- Leadership

**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 market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
- Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
- Funding for qualifications and subscriptions to professional associations, 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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