Equipment Design Authority

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology seeks an Equipment Design Authority to oversee the Launch Management System's technical integrity. The role includes leading design function, engaging across engineering disciplines, and ensuring the evolution of LMS architecture under technical guidance, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (based on company performance)

Annual pay reviews and promotions

Enhanced overtime pay

Flexi-Leave (up to 15 days)

Pension scheme (up to 14% total contribution)

Subsidised site facilities and restaurants

Free parking

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design of electronic subsystems.
• Broad technical knowledge of hardware and software design.
• Ability to validate and verify complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design authority function for LMS electronics subsystem.
• Engage across engineering disciplines to manage design evolution.
• Drive development of LMS architecture per customer expectations.
• Manage technical risks throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Design leadership of computer-based electronic subsystems

Systems engineering principles

Validation and verification of complex systems

Strong communication skills

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Equipment Design Authority to join the team responsible for the development, certification, and in-service support of the Launch Management System (LMS) on two major programmes: Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor.

This role ensures the technical integrity of the LMS and reports to the senior systems leadership team. It involves oversight across system design, software and hardware engineering, safety, cybersecurity and in-service support to maintain and evolve a complex functional and physical architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design authority function for a complex electronics subsystem to ensure verification, validation and acceptance of the LMS within the wider Weapon System.
• Engage across multiple engineering disciplines to manage design evolution and meet system capability needs.
• Drive the continued development of the LMS architecture, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the career and capability development of the LMS team in line with organisational goals.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in the design leadership of computer-based electronic subsystems.
• A sound understanding of systems engineering principles and requirements engineering at various levels.
• Broad technical knowledge of both hardware and software design.
• An ability to validate and verify complex systems, with evidence-gathering to support certification.
• Strong communication skills to work with internal stakeholders and build long-term technical relationships.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.