Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location JADTEU, RAF Brize Norton About the job Job summary The Joint Air Delivery Test And Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) delivers responsive, agile, and effective support to operations by designing solutions for: Aerial Delivery Systems and their components. Ancillary Equipment for use within Stressed Platforms. Ancillary Equipment for use within helicopter underslung loads. Interface equipment used within aircraft tie-down schemes. Ancillary equipment for Helicopter abseiling and fast roping equipment. Mechanical installation fittings supporting the In-Service Design Changes for Military Aircraft. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As an Engineering Designer, you will work in close support of JADTEUs Trials Management Officers (TMOs) using CAD software to design equipment enabling mechanical/structural solutions and produce engineering drawings to facilitate manufacture in support of JADTEU trials. Person specification As an Engineering Designer, you will be responsible to Engineering Design Office (EDO) Manager for: 1. The production of design, engineering, and scheme drawings in support of JADTEU trials activity in accordance with (iaw) DEF STAN 05-10. 2. The production of design calculations in support of prototype design verification iaw MAA RA5850. 3. The attainment and maintenance of a high proficiency on IT, tools, and equipment within the EDO. 4. Liaison with TMOs, Eng personnel and other connected parties with assigned tasks. 5. The maintenance of Design files to provide an audit in order to issue Form 100A Certificate of design iaw UKMAA DAOS 111. 6. The attendance of meetings, live trials and flying trials to provide support and collect data. Including short term visits overseas when required. 7. Checking fellow designers engineering drawings as required iaw JADTEU QM Part 2 Eng WI 1.08. Desirable Knowledge of aircraft structures and basic stress calculations Previous experience within an Engineering Design Office Working knowledge of SOLIDWORKS CAD software, 3D printing, and 3D scanning Qualifications Level 5 HNC/D in Mechanical/Production or Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent You should be able to think conceptually and translate design requirements into viable technical solutions. The job requires good team working skills as well as the ability to work independently to a high standard Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Science and Engineering Professional Framework (SEPF): Applying scientific and technical knowledge Science and Engineering Professional Framework (SEPF): Understanding and complying with statutory requirements and standards Science and Engineering Professional Framework (SEPF): Overseeing the technical work of others Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.3 Systems Design Concept Generation Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.4 Systems Design Design for Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.7 Systems Design Maintain Design Integrity Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.8 Systems Design Modelling & Simulation Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.9 Systems Design Select Preferred Solution We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Science and Engineering Professional Framework (SEPF): Applying scientific and technical knowledge Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.8 Systems Design Modelling & Simulation Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% In addition to public holidays: 25 days annual leave per year, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days upon completion of 5 years service. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Access to MOD employee discount scheme, offering savings at hundreds of top retailers. On site gym facilities. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of up to 750 words. Candidates must read the attached booklet on Civil Service behaviours before completing that section of the application form. At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and/or Statement of suitability and the following Behaviours and Technical Skills: Delivering at Pace Science and Engineering Professional Framework (SEPF): Applying scientific and technical knowledge Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.8 Systems Design Modelling & Simulation At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours and Technical Skills: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Science and Engineering Professional Framework (SEPF): Understanding and complying with statutory requirements and standards Science and Engineering Professional Framework (SEPF): Overseeing the technical work of others Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.3 Systems Design Concept Generation Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.4 Systems Design Design for Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.7 Systems Design Maintain Design Integrity Systems Engineering Functional Competencies: SE2.9 Systems Design Select Preferred Solution The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Mr Richard Jones Email : Richard.Jones384mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk. Attachments Science and Engineering Professional Framework Opens in new window (pdf, 118kB) System Engineering Functional Framework Opens in new window (pdf, 289kB) 20230201 - Air Command's Applicant Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 499kB) Success Profiles - CS Behaviours Opens in new window (pdf, 1043kB) Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn