Software Delivery Pipelines Lead – Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS)
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Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
Job Summary
Be at the Heart of Next-Generation Defence Technology
Join the team shaping the future of air combat systems. Dstl is looking for a highly capable and driven Software Delivery Pipelines Lead to play a central role in the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and contribute directly to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). You will lead the development, learning, and implementation of software delivery pipelines for a cutting-edge combat air system that will define the UK's air superiority for decades to come.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
Job Description
As a Software Delivery Pipelines Lead, you will be the technical partner for Dstl-funded and R-Cloud-sourced work focused on MOD-hosted software pipelines. Your role will ensure that meaningful, applicable insights are generated and fed directly into GCAP, supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and operationally effective software into complex airborne and ground-based systems.
As a Software Delivery Pipelines Lead, you will be the technical partner for Dstl-funded and R-Cloud-sourced work focused on MOD-hosted software pipelines. Your role will ensure that meaningful, applicable insights are generated and fed directly into GCAP, supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and operationally effective software into complex airborne and ground-based systems.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has the following skills & experience:
Technical Skills
* Broad and deep understanding of software delivery across the full lifecycle
* Proficient in programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, Go)
* Strong mathematical background, particularly in statistics, data science, and probability
* Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, communicate, and ensure the robustness of technical approaches
* Skilled in communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
* Interest in and ability to apply knowledge in cyber safety, security, and resilience
Experience
* Significant hands-on experience in the Computing and Engineering for Health (CEH) domain or related technical field
* Track record of managing multiple stakeholders and navigating conflicting priorities
* Experience in technical mentoring or coaching of junior team members
* Demonstrated ability to deliver robust, technically sound software under changing requirements
Please see the full job description in the candidate pack at the bottom of the page for more information.
Important Information
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Communicating and Influencing
* Developing Self and Others
* Changing and Improving
* Delivering at Pace
Alongside your salary of £46,900, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £13,586 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
* Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
* Flexible working: Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
* Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
* Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
* Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
* Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
* Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
* Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will take place week commencing the 4th August 2025 with interviews to be arranged week commencing 18th August 2025, interviews will consist of a combined behavioural and technical interview to include a 5 minute presentation entitled 'How would you approach forming a pipeline for the rapid assurance of high integrity software eg: daily delivery'?.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
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.
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.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
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.
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).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
* Name : Dstl Recruitment Team
* Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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