Equipment Design Authority

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace defense is seeking an Equipment Design Authority to oversee the Launch Management System's technical integrity. This role encompasses leadership in subsystem design and collaboration across various engineering domains while ensuring compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards. A generous benefits package and opportunities for career progression make this an inviting challenge for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on company performance

Annual pay and promotion reviews

Enhanced overtime rates

Flexi-Leave of up to 15 days

Pension scheme (up to 14% contribution)

Subsidised site facilities

Free parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design authority for the Launch Management System.
• Manage design evolution and system capability needs.
• Support the career development of the LMS team.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Communication skills

Design leadership of electronic subsystems

Technical risk management

Tools

Complex systems validation

Hardware and software design knowledge

Job description

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Client:

Eclectic Recruitment Ltd

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.