Length of employment: Job Summary: At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25 days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. Please note: All applicants will need to meet US State Department eligibility criteria for accreditation, notably this bars dual US Nationals/Lawful Permanent Residents, has a minimum age of 20 years old, and an expectation that you will not have held another accredited post in the USA within the 3 years prior to posting. U.S. Visa law does not recognise common-law relationships. Where only a tourist Visa is given by USA immigration, we are unable to accept the partner as 'officially recognised' and the employee is classed as unaccompanied for the overseas tour. This is in line with the current policy which states that whilst we might recognise SOWER status, we are still bound by the host countries Visa requirements, and we can only support the partner if a full Visa is provided not a tourist Visa. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn't obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. If clearance isn't obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. The tour length will be 3 Years The successful candidate will spend at least 3 months working with the UK Team before they make the move overseas. DE&S Professional II grade is equivalent to Senior Executive Officer/C1 within the Civil Service/MOD Job Description: Looking for more than just a job? Step into a role where your work truly matters-join the world's largest defence initiative and help shape the future. Are you an Engineer with experience in digital engineering and/or integration of weapons with military platforms? The F-35 programme is the world's largest single defence programme and we have a unique opportunity to be at the heart of the digital revolution of development efforts to maximise the 5th generation capabilities of the F-35 Lightning. This role covers a broad range of technologies including integration of advanced weapons and countermeasures with cutting-edge mission systems and sensor fusion. Your work will have significant impact as you will be supporting the delivery of capability that front-line pilots across the international F-35 Lightning enterprise need to be lethal, survivable, and interoperable in even the most contested and dangerous operating environments. As the Integration Engineer you will have responsibility for anticipating, tracking and reporting on aircraft integration issues throughout the lifecycle of the program. You will have a major focus on supporting the application of digital engineering approaches to the development, test, and certification activities for all nations. You will provide advice and expertise to support leadership in both the US and the UK enabling timely informed decisions on requirements, capability, and fielding. This position provides opportunities to demonstrate and extend the UK's reputation and influence on the programme through the contribution of valued expertise, develop engagement and communication skills with senior US and UK leadership and broaden your defence knowledge through exposure to cutting-edge defence capabilities. The F-35 program is the world's largest single defence programme with the US and seven other partner nations, you will be expected to travel regularly within the USA and international travel to the UK and Australia may also be required. As an overseas assignment the role is full time only and with a tour length of 3 years, working out of the F-35 Joint Program Office headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Prior to moving overseas the successful applicant will initially spend at least three months in post in the UK prepare for the role, gaining a baseline understanding of the F-35 international program and UK Lightning Delivery Team processes from the teams in Bristol and RAF Marham. For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A 'sole UK national' refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. The Lightning Delivery Team (LDT) is responsible for procurement and support of the UK's F-35 Lightning aircraft, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter. The UK has played a major role from the outset in the System Design and Demonstration phase, resulting in significant contracts and jobs for UK industry. The Lightning Delivery Team operates under the Production, Sustainment, & Follow-on-Development (PSFD) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Annex C of the MoU defines the need for Cooperative Program Participants (CPP) resourced from Partner Nations, to work within the Joint Program Office under the US Government. Those in Cooperative Program Participants roles work for the US Government, whilst maintaining UK MoD responsibilities and UK CPPs remain employees of the UK MoD under UK T&Cs. Living in the Northern Virginia area Arlington, Virginia borders Washington DC and is home to museums such as the Smithsonian institutions, the National art galleries, and the National Mall, which contains the Lincoln, Washington, and Jefferson memorials. Outside of work, living in this area provides great opportunities with many theatres and concert venues, a global food scene and throughout the year, DC hosts multiple festivals and parades, including Independence Day, Memorial Day, and the Latino festival. Public transport is good, with the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) having an extensive bus and subway system (Metro) reaching out into the suburbs of Virginia and Maryland with a Metrorail station directly servicing Crystal City. New York is 3 hours by train and the region's three airports provide an extensive choice of domestic and international flights. The post is supported administratively by the British Defence Staff at the British Embassy. They provide assistance in sourcing accommodation (based on family size & needs) within reasonable commuting distance and act as point of contact for healthcare and education issues along with general queries. The overall standard of living in the area is excellent and assistance is provided through a cost of living allowance (COLA) paid with salary. The amount of COLA allotted is dependent on family circumstances/size and accommodation and most utilities are provided at no cost to the post holder. What you'll be doing Support the F-35 Program's Digital Engineering efforts to expedite the integration of missions systems and weapons capability onto the F-35 Lightning within the current Block 4 Sub-Program and beyond. Supporting and influencing the program as it evolves so that beyond-Block 4 capability is delivered efficiently, effectively, and affordably by leveraging modelling & simulation and other digital engineering techniques. Monitoring the development of Mission Systems and weapons integration from requirement to implementation to ensure that the UK understands risks, opportunities, and associated impacts to cost, schedule, and capability. Assisting the Lightning Delivery Team Software, Mission Systems, and Weapons teams as required and appropriate. Collaborate closely with UK Cooperative Program Persons (CPP) including the Weapons Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Software Engineer. Ensure that Lessons Learnt during F-35 Lightning Digital Engineering efforts are shared appropriately within DE&S for the benefit of other UK MOD integration programmes. 25 days' annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% 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 Discover My Benefits: Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/ Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're 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 you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. Further Information Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. This post offers full relocation allowances subject to availability. Cost of Living Overseas Allowances is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status. 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. To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Hold Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Engineering Council Demonstrate depth and breadth of understanding of engineering principles and their application to inform technical decision making and delivery of successful outcomes It would benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the followingdesirablecriteria: Experience of the application of modelling & simulation and other digital engineering techniques Experience of weapon and/or avionics integration with military platforms In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: ECF 01 Setting Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance - Practitioner ECF 03 Applying Technical Knowledge - Practitioner Leadership (CSBC3) Communicating & Influencing (CSBC3) Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: 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. 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. 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. 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. This vacancy will be assessed at SEO grade. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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. All applicants will need to meet US State Department eligibility criteria for accreditation, notably this bars dual US Nationals/Lawful Permanent Residents, has a minimum age of 20 years old, and an expectation that you will not have held another accredited post in the USA within the 3 years prior to posting. U.S (United States). visa law does not recognise common-law relationships. Where only a tourist Visa is given by USA immigration, we are unable to accept the partner as 'officially recognised' and the employee is classed as unaccompanied for the overseas tour. This is in line with the current policy which states that whilst we might recognise SOWER status, we are still bound by the host countries VISA requirements, and we can only support the partner if a full VISA is provided not a tourist VISA. This position will require the successful candidate to undergo a period of training in the UK prior to taking up the overseas post. The training period will last a minimum of 3 monthsand will be based in Abbey Wood, Filton and RAF Marham. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. 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