Combat Systems Engineering Team Lead

SEA Ltd; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a Combat Systems Engineering Team Lead to support its Complex Systems division. This role involves leading a team and acting as a subject matter expert in naval systems integration. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of surface ship combat systems and be capable of conducting system audits. The position offers flexible working arrangements with a salary of up to £65k, depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan up to 7% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Sports & Social activities

Employee Discounts portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership and service delivery in NSIPS.
• Ability to conduct ship/submarine combat system audits.
• Aptitude for managing and understanding interface data.

Responsibilities

• Lead NSIPS service delivery and manage team activities.
• Conduct audits and oversee NSIPS related work.
• Engage in technical projects for naval system activities.

Skills

Expert knowledge of surface ship combat systems

Line management capability

Systems Engineering Awareness

Data management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage large volumes of interface data

Driving license

Knowledge of submarine combat systems

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As a Combat Systems Engineering Team Lead, you will support our Complex systems division as a Naval Systems Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Subject Matter Expert and provide team leadership and guidance.

You will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites and allows for flexible working, including home working where appropriate.

This role allows for flexible working patterns including home working (with attendance at SEA’s offices being minimal - typically only required for quarterly progress meetings in Bristol and other occasional, irregular meetings at SEA’s premises).

The position also has an occasional requirement to visit RN vessels in HM Naval Bases Portsmouth and Devonport - so the position could well suit candidates with a home location within easy travel of those areas.

The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• NSIPS Service Delivery and team leadership
• Conducting ship/submarine combat system audits and NSIPS related bid and enquiry work
• Wider capability area technical project work for naval system related activities as well as Capability Area TAF and enquiry work

About our company

At Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer , providing state-of-the-art applications for naval Ship and Fleet Protection, and Undersea Surveillance Systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation . Whether we’re supporting UK MOD or an ever-growing number of navies across the world, we’re seeking to grow our team with flexible problem solvers and specialists who are proven experts in their field.

What we offer

SEA offers generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

Theskills you need

• Expert, comprehensive working knowledge of surface ship combat systems
• Line management and/or team leadership capability
• Systems Engineering Awareness
• Data management skills
• Full driving license desirable
• Working knowledge of surface ship and/or submarine combat systems
• Able to understand and manage large volumes of interface data
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to obtain SC clearance

Contact

Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Dave Abrams from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414172. Or reach out to us on [e-mail]