Prototype Engineer

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO UN EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services specialised aerospace and defence sales delivery and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATOs member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.

Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV and when required stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorises: NATO International Civilians (NIC)s Military (Mil) and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID C004487

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the Prototype Engineering Centre (PEC) to include setting work priorities allocating manpower and keeping records of work;
• Prepare budget inputs and act as task manager for operating and maintenance and investment budgets related to the branch;
• Supervise the branch staff associated contractors and liaise with NCIA staff on all matters pertaining to the branch;
• Ensure Prototyping support for the Agency ensuring a high standard of services;
• Coordinate the design work and planning of the assembling activities for the required prototypes in collaboration with the scientists and technicians of the production segments;
• Monitor the daily use of all workshop machines/tools/equipment in accordance with the Dutch safety regulations;
• Determine the requirements for engineering equipment and materials;
• Maintain all the prototyping facilities including those sites for which the PEC is responsible;
• Provide day-to-day control of the PEC including coordination of activities monitoring progress and quality and budget matters;
• Translate Agency/scientific conceptual requirements into specifications for the workshop in accordance with national and international civil and military (NATO) standards and give advice on procurement feasibility and realisation;
• Responsible for the design implementation and testing of prototypes;
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new customers;
• Expand the visibility and reputation of PEC in an effort to attract new internal customers;
• Provide quotations and cost estimates for the provision of all deliveries of PEC to internal and external customers;
• Investigate specify and monitor current and future needs (equipment maintenance and parts material and supplies) for the PEC to keep up to date with technical developments and productivity at the Agency;
• Keep records of technical information related to the Programme of Work;
• Participate in the procurement of relevant tools equipment and materials;
• Keep up to date knowledge of trade and skills;
• Deputize for higher grade staff if required;
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Essential Skills Experience and Certifications

• Higher Vocational training in Mechancial Electrical and fabrication mechanics.
• Previous experience of the following software: Microsoft Office suite;
• Knowledge of electrical systems and wiring diagrams; Able to read and make recommendations for improvements if needed;
• Strong Managerial skills and knowledge;
• Strong knowledge of using heavy machinery and equipment.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety Rules.

Working Location

• The Hague Netherlands

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance