Defense Trials & Training Specialist

MSI-DS Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI-Defence Systems Ltd (MSI-DS) seeks a Trials and Training Coordinator to drive internal and customer trials, demonstrations and operator training across Naval, Littoral and Land spaces.

You will manage training materials, plan trials, and demonstrate MSI-DS capabilities to new and existing customers, while liaising with UK military user groups and feedback to R&D. Ex-military background and Level 3 electrical engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Ex-Military with experience in Crew Served Weapons.
• Proven experience in coordinating and managing projects.
• Experience and proven ability to identify and manage risk.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A willingness to learn and develop with a 'can do' attitude.
• To be able to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to take ownership of the roles responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Ability to travel as and when required.
• Credible to a wide variety of Military User Groups.
• Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, or similar (essential).
• Category C1 driving license (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Have a deep understanding of all weapon systems and associated parts in service with MSI-DS customers.
• Stay current and competent with new and developing weapon systems used and produced by MSI-DS.
• Create and maintain training material current at a user level, along with trials and demo planning and execution for users.
• Demonstrating capabilities of MSI-DS products to new and existing customers.
• Ability to give detailed descriptions to the field service engineers on any faults encountered in the systems.
• Generate revenue streams through consumable items, spare parts and refresher training to customers.
• Provide user level insight to R&D, helping to develop and improve the suitability of systems in both Land and Naval environments.
• Military advice for ongoing development projects to ensure user utility and satisfaction of projects in development, also gaining feedback on customer user experience and suggestions.
• To be trained as the MSI-DS 'Expert Shooter'.
• To conduct Operator Training internally and externally as required and in due course.
• To liaise with Key User Groups in the UK, with reference to, RN, RM, SF and Army.
• To provide User input and advice to the BD Team for Customer presentations and briefing documents.
• Attend relevant Exhibitions.
• Liaise with outside organisations to plan, co-ordinate and execute complex live fire ranges within the UK and abroad, including logistic and people management.
• Manage a variety of roles on range including UAV flying, gun operation, ammunition management, medical response, and safety co-ordination.

Skills

Ex-Military

Drones experience (desirable)

Project coordination

Risk management

Interpersonal communication

Organisational/time management

Can-do attitude

Independent and team work

Ownership of responsibilities

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Military User Groups credibility

Electrical Engineering Level 3 or 4

Category C1 driving license

Education

Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, or similar

Job description

MSI-Defence Systems Ltd (MSI-DS) seeks a Trials and Training Coordinator to drive internal and customer trials, demonstrations and operator training across Naval, Littoral and Land spaces.

You will manage training materials, plan trials, and demonstrate MSI-DS capabilities to new and existing customers, while liaising with UK military user groups and feedback to R&D. Ex-military background and Level 3 electrical engineering preferred.