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Defence Equipment Requirement Authority

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Are you a systems or design engineer looking for a change in role? Are you interested in technical project management and certification of military or industrial grade equipment for new applications in the Complex Weapons Sector? Have you thought about a switch to a progressive engineering company where you can be truly supported to achieve your career goals? From Laser Weapons to Air defence missiles, from Naval Strike to Deep Strike, our client is investing in the next generation of Weapon Systems at unprecedented levels and you could be part of the team!

The opportunity:

WSE has several vacancies for Equipment Requirement Authorities (ERA) who work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to secure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints within an assigned project are met. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers.

Someone who can demonstrate an ability to:

Manage the technical status and progression of assigned work packages

Specify clear and accurate requirements onto the design team (internal or external)

Work closely with national and international Design Authorities to define the solution, including technical trades

Understand the adherence needs for relevant commercial, military and safety standards

Deliver verification and validation strategies for the electrical, mechanical, software and transversal properties of a system or subsystem

Prepare certification of the Weapon System and Subsystem for trials or delivery

Facilitate the exchange of technical information from the internal or external supply base, alongside the procurement organisation

What we're looking for from you:

Understanding of engineering design process and applications

Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics or complex mechanical design

Experience managing a small team OR team leader experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

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