Equipment Requirement Authority – Weapon System Equipment

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK seeks Equipment Requirement Authorities to manage the delivery of hardware and validation evidence in technical projects. Candidates should have knowledge in engineering processes, experience in managing teams, and the ability to communicate requirements and adhere to military standards. The role offers competitive salary, company bonuses, and opportunities for hybrid working arrangements. Join a team committed to supporting national defense and innovation in weapon systems.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave of up to 15 days

Enhanced parental leave of up to 26 weeks

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technical status management.
• Ability to specify requirements accurately.
• Experience with verification and validation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical status of assigned work packages.
• Specify clear requirements for the design team.
• Deliver verification strategies for systems.

Skills

Understanding of engineering design process

Knowledge of high integrity hardware

Experience managing a small team

Job description

Are you a systems or design engineer looking for a change in role? Are you interested in technical project management and certification of military or industrial grade equipment for new applications in the Complex Weapons Sector? Have you thought about a switch to a progressive engineering company where you can be truly supported to achieve your career goals? From Laser Weapons to Air defence missiles, from Naval Strike to Deep Strike, MBDA is investing in the next generation of Weapon Systems at unprecedented levels and you could be part of the team!

Salary

£45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity

WSE has several vacancies for Equipment Requirement Authorities (ERA) who work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to secure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints within an assigned project are met. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers.

Someone who can demonstrate an ability to

• Manage the technical status and progression of assigned work packages
• Specify clear and accurate requirements onto the design team (internal or external)
• Work closely with national and international Design Authorities to define the solution, including technical trades
• Understand the adherence needs for relevant commercial, military and safety standards
• Deliver verification and validation strategies for the electrical, mechanical, software and transversal properties of a system or subsystem
• Prepare certification of the Weapon System and Subsystem for trials or delivery
• Facilitate the exchange of technical information from the internal or external supply base, alongside the procurement organisation

What we're looking for from you

• Understanding of engineering design process and applications
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics or complex mechanical design
• Experience managing a small team OR team leader experience

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