Systems Engineer

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:45200- 49200 per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Professional II
Working Pattern: Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.

We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work work for you.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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 SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.

Job description

As a Systems Engineer you will support Delivery Teams by offering expert advice and guidance across a wide range of specialisms. These include requirements engineering standardisation management and system architecture. Youll also be involved in performance analysis and design technical evaluation verification and validation as well as testing and evaluation. Your role will extend to overseeing systems integration activities across various environments and technology themes.

DE&S is a dynamic forward-looking organisation at the forefront of defence innovation where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Systems Engineer youll contribute to some of the UKs most high-profile and technologically advanced programmes for example the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Protector Remotely Piloted Air Systems Autonomous Systems Submarines Tactical Data Links Guided Weapons Challenger 2 LEP Skynet Air Defence Systems and Land based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

Please be advised that due to the nature of security some of these roles are reserved for sole UK nationals only.

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 and business need. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role.

What youll be doing

• Scope systems engineering tasks based on system risk complexity and acquisition approach.
• Evaluate problem spaces by collecting and analysing data delivering effective resolutions and supporting the implementation of high-value recommendations.
• Identify and assess technical hazards and project impacts; contribute to risk reduction strategies ensuring proper documentation and management.
• Tailor systems engineering approaches to suit project complexity and risk ensuring artefacts are fit for purpose.
• Provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders helping them frame requirements accurately and select appropriate tools processes or methods in uncertain situations.
• Identify and promote opportunities to implement best practices.
• Manage the systems test verification validation and evaluation processes.
• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance to enhance deliverable capability and effectiveness ensuring solutions are well understood and appropriately applied.

Person specification

To be successful with your application youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Hold a Science Technology Engineering and/or Mathematics Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC or higher)
• With a relevant Professional body/institution related to your discipline be professionally registered to a minimum level as either:

o Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or

o Registered Scientist (RSci)

• Have broad and in-depth experience in giving technical advice and successfully delivering Systems Engineering projects
• Demonstrate experience of applying systems engineering approaches to engineering projects

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

• Changing and Improving CSBC3
• Making Effective Decisions CSBC3
• Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking - Practitioner
• Supportable Technical Solutions - Practitioner

Offered benefits

• 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• 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 youre 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 youll find a supportive family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles:Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions:
• Civil Service Code:The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessedhere.

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not in the majority of cases prevent employment in MOD but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

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 ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview - If youre invited to interview youll 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.

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:

1st: Core Behaviour 1

• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact department via email:.If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission