Are you an Engineer looking to develop your skills and become a vital part of UK Defence? By joining us, you will integrate with highly skilled professionals to support some of the largest and most complex engineering programmes in the world. You will work at the forefront of marine technology, overseeing engineering challenges unique to this industry, while contributing to project success and providing support to the Royal Navy. Our opportunities will suit Engineers with experience and/or qualifications in several disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Electronic, and Marine Engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the Strategic Weapon Support System or the Launcher installation, ensuring the seamless integration of these systems into platforms. You will use your technical knowledge to oversee all aspects of system integration. This includes considering performance, time, cost, risk, and safety factors when making technical decisions. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all Engineering Governance Arrangements and Assurances mandated by the SDA and Trident Systems Project Team. You will have the opportunity to visit shipyards, dockyards, suppliers sites, and submarines, gaining hands-on experience in diverse environments. Please note, these roles are demanding and may involve activities such as climbing vertical ladders, working at heights, and operating in confined spaces; suitable training will be provided. At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. What youll be doing Provide assurance that the systems are verified and validated against performance prior to handover to the Royal Navy Support discussions on the system operation with internal and external stakeholders Ensure the correct integration of the systems into the platforms Manage engineering technical requirements Participate in identification, selection, evaluation, performance verification and demonstrations within your technical area Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Hold a relevant Level 4 (HNC or higher) qualification or demonstrate the equivalent experience Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Application of Analytical Techniques Supervised Practitioner Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance Supervised Practitioner Seeing the bigger picture Communicating and influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of 37,100, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. LI-Onsite Further Information Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDACandidate-Information-Pack Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions Things you need to know Selection process details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: 1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. 2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success. 3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. Offering at a lower level If youre not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, youll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .