Description
Delegated Design Authority and provider of technical leadership for multiple large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects, within the Cyber UK OBU, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m. Responsibilities include project adherence to both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. safety, conformance, quality), and oversight to ensure high quality design.
Responsible for / Key responsibilities
* Deputises as required for the Chief Engineer in respect of Design Authority and provider of technical leadership for multiple large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects.
* Applies diverse and expert engineering knowledge to quickly trouble-shoot difficult problems.
* Has significant interaction with customers and other external bodies; promotes the company’s strategic and programmatic agenda appropriately in these interactions.
* Identifies and drives for most cost-effective engineering solutions; can balance various diverse quantities in supporting this calculation (NRE, UPC); is innovative in this regard; uses judgement to determine when to buy rather than create IP.
* Support to managing the engineering processes across Cyber UK and ensures they are fit for purpose, meet the required legislative standards, and pass both internal and external audits.
* Anticipates technical problems and intervenes appropriately; recognised externally as a domain expert; attends relevant industry technical working groups and is influential in these forums.
* Mentors and coaches less experienced engineers; shares knowledge willingly and constructively; is a role-model for all engineers, in terms of both technical ability and behaviours.
* Performs with very limited direction; is not subject to supervision or close management.
* Delegated authority as required for the most significant engineering technical documents; may chair technical reviews, possibly including Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews at the request of the Chief Engineer.
* Strong presentation skills; can explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.
* Has limited or no line management responsibility.
* Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.
Role requirements
* Essential:
o Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
o Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance.
Qualifications / skills required
* Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
* Significant experience in one (or more preferably), software, firmware, hardware or systems engineering.
* Expert knowledge of the V-model, and good/best practice engineering process.
* In depth understanding and technical depth and credibility in the areas of information assurance, cyber-security, Government communications security systems and products.
* Extensive experience in technical leadership and managing delivery of multi-disciplined engineering projects.
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Notice
Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.
Our Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
* Annual Bonus
* Private Medical Cover
* 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
* Pension Contribution
* 4 x Life Assurance Cover
* Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
* Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement