Equipment Requirement Authority

Cirrus Selection; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company seeks an Equipment Requirement Authority in Stevenage to manage the development of equipment requirements for military projects. You will specify technical requirements, ensure compliance with safety standards, and coordinate with design teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of engineering design processes, experience in systems qualification, and team management skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company bonus

Overtime

Strong pension

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and complex hardware systems.
• Experience in systems equipment qualification, verification, or validation within military environments.
• Direct experience managing teams or leading technical work packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and validation of equipment requirements.
• Specify technical requirements and oversee verification activities.
• Coordinate with Design Authorities and ensure requirements flow effectively.

Skills

Understanding of engineering design processes

Experience in systems equipment qualification

Team management and leadership

Knowledge of high-integrity electronics

Networking technologies

Mechanical design

Job description

Equipment Requirement Authority

Location: Stevenage

This permanent role offers a salary up to £60,000, depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a company bonus, overtime, strong pension, flexible working, and learning and development opportunities.

We are working with a leading global engineering company, who are looking for an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge military projects, supporting the evolution of complex weapon systems, from laser weapons to naval strike capabilities.

The Equipment Requirement Authority Role

• Manage the development and validation of equipment requirements, ensuring compliance with safety and military standards.
• Specify technical requirements, work closely with design teams, and oversee verification and validation activities across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Coordinate with national and international Design Authorities, ensuring technical trades are well understood and requirements flow effectively into the supply chain.
• Facilitate the certification process for weapon systems, supporting trials and delivery phases.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong understanding of engineering design processes and complex hardware systems.
• Experience in systems equipment qualification, verification, or validation within military, industrial, or high-integrity environments.
• Direct experience managing teams or leading technical work packages.
• Knowledge of high-integrity electronics, networking technologies, or mechanical design is highly desirable.

This equipment requirement authority role is ideal for skilled system or design engineers ready to expand their career within a progressive, collaborative environment that supports your professional growth.