DE&S Aeronautical Engineer
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Bristol, England
Contract type: Full time
MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH
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.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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 SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Aeronautical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic and inspiring environment? We are seeking talented individuals to join our dedicated team, working alongside other engineers within the technical discipline of Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a real impact in the field.
You will use your knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive advice and manage elements of acquisition and support for a wide range of complex equipment. Your work will span across traditional fixed and rotary wing aircraft, as well as advanced Uncrewed Air Systems. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of critical projects, applying your expertise to some of the most innovative technologies in the aerospace sector.
The role offers the opportunity to specialise in a variety of technical areas. These include military air system certification, airworthiness integrity management, air vehicle design, and aerodynamics and performance. You may also focus on air vehicle structures, spacecraft positioning and altitude determination, or hypersonic aerodynamics. Additionally, there are opportunities to work on aircraft launch integration and the integration of air systems with ships, ensuring seamless operation across platforms.
This is a unique opportunity to work on advanced technologies and systems that are at the forefront of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to the development and support of complex systems, we would love to hear from you. Join us and take your career to new heights!
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. You may be expected to travel to operational bases and/or manufacturers premises. Please note some of the roles available are open to sole UK nationals only.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will use your knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive advice and manage elements of acquisition and support for a wide range of complex equipment. Your work will span across traditional fixed and rotary wing aircraft, as well as advanced Uncrewed Air Systems. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of critical projects, applying your expertise to some of the most innovative technologies in the aerospace sector.
The role offers the opportunity to specialise in a variety of technical areas. These include military air system certification, airworthiness integrity management, air vehicle design, and aerodynamics and performance. You may also focus on air vehicle structures, spacecraft positioning and altitude determination, or hypersonic aerodynamics. Additionally, there are opportunities to work on aircraft launch integration and the integration of air systems with ships, ensuring seamless operation across platforms.
This is a unique opportunity to work on advanced technologies and systems that are at the forefront of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to the development and support of complex systems, we would love to hear from you. Join us and take your career to new heights!
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. You may be expected to travel to operational bases and/or manufacturers premises. Please note some of the roles available are open to sole UK nationals only.
What You’ll Be Doing
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
Further Information
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.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
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: [email protected]. 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
Declaration of Outside Interests.
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.
Offering at a lower level
If you’re 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, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll 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.
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
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
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.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve 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 SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Aeronautical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic and inspiring environment? We are seeking talented individuals to join our dedicated team, working alongside other engineers within the technical discipline of Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a real impact in the field.
You will use your knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive advice and manage elements of acquisition and support for a wide range of complex equipment. Your work will span across traditional fixed and rotary wing aircraft, as well as advanced Uncrewed Air Systems. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of critical projects, applying your expertise to some of the most innovative technologies in the aerospace sector.
The role offers the opportunity to specialise in a variety of technical areas. These include military air system certification, airworthiness integrity management, air vehicle design, and aerodynamics and performance. You may also focus on air vehicle structures, spacecraft positioning and altitude determination, or hypersonic aerodynamics. Additionally, there are opportunities to work on aircraft launch integration and the integration of air systems with ships, ensuring seamless operation across platforms.
This is a unique opportunity to work on advanced technologies and systems that are at the forefront of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to the development and support of complex systems, we would love to hear from you. Join us and take your career to new heights!
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. You may be expected to travel to operational bases and/or manufacturers premises. Please note some of the roles available are open to sole UK nationals only.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Requirements - Own the generation of technical requirements, defining technical deliverables/artifacts and updating other documentation for aeronautical or aerospace systems, including the considerations to in-service support and associated costs.
- Technical Data - Authorise technical data input and changes to support the management and maturity of engineering documentation, focusing on successful technical outcomes.
- Legislation/Policy - Working in a highly regulated area, using Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulatory publications. Educate others with relevant legislation, regulation, policy, processes, and standards to deliver technical documentation for an aeronautical or aerospace system. This includes the essential relation to quality, safety, security, and sustainability, of the system, and the interoperability with other sub-systems.
- Risk - Identifiy and analyse technical hazards/project impacts then contribute to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed.
- Personal Development - Own your career progression and professionalisation. This includes engaging with your People Coach, maintaining membership and registration level, with a relevant Professional body, keeping an up-to-date career development plan, conducting relevant learning and development in timely fashion, and keeping current with modern engineering technologies.
You will use your knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive advice and manage elements of acquisition and support for a wide range of complex equipment. Your work will span across traditional fixed and rotary wing aircraft, as well as advanced Uncrewed Air Systems. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of critical projects, applying your expertise to some of the most innovative technologies in the aerospace sector.
The role offers the opportunity to specialise in a variety of technical areas. These include military air system certification, airworthiness integrity management, air vehicle design, and aerodynamics and performance. You may also focus on air vehicle structures, spacecraft positioning and altitude determination, or hypersonic aerodynamics. Additionally, there are opportunities to work on aircraft launch integration and the integration of air systems with ships, ensuring seamless operation across platforms.
This is a unique opportunity to work on advanced technologies and systems that are at the forefront of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to the development and support of complex systems, we would love to hear from you. Join us and take your career to new heights!
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. You may be expected to travel to operational bases and/or manufacturers premises. Please note some of the roles available are open to sole UK nationals only.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Requirements - Own the generation of technical requirements, defining technical deliverables/artifacts and updating other documentation for aeronautical or aerospace systems, including the considerations to in-service support and associated costs.
- Technical Data - Authorise technical data input and changes to support the management and maturity of engineering documentation, focusing on successful technical outcomes.
- Legislation/Policy - Working in a highly regulated area, using Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulatory publications. Educate others with relevant legislation, regulation, policy, processes, and standards to deliver technical documentation for an aeronautical or aerospace system. This includes the essential relation to quality, safety, security, and sustainability, of the system, and the interoperability with other sub-systems.
- Risk - Identifiy and analyse technical hazards/project impacts then contribute to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed.
- Personal Development - Own your career progression and professionalisation. This includes engaging with your People Coach, maintaining membership and registration level, with a relevant Professional body, keeping an up-to-date career development plan, conducting relevant learning and development in timely fashion, and keeping current with modern engineering technologies.
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- A wide ranging depth and breadth of experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful aeronautical engineering outcomes
- Demonstrate aeronautical experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes
- Professionally registered as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with a relevant Professional body/institution
- Core Behaviour 1: Making effective decisions
- Core Behaviour 2: Delivering at pace
- Technical Competence 1: Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking - Practitioner
- Technical Competence 2: Supportable Technical Solutions – Practitioner
- 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%
- 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- 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
Further Information
- Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
- Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
- Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission
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.
Selection Process Details
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 (CV Review) listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
- 1st: Core Behaviour 1
- 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
- 3rd: Technical Competencies
- 4th: CV Review
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
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: [email protected]. 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
Declaration of Outside Interests.
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.
Offering at a lower level
If you’re 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, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll 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.
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
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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).
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 : Rachel Rickard and Natasha Jones - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Email : [email protected]
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