Job Vacancy WTA Combat Systems Lead Engineer

Job title: Combat Systems Lead Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - We offer a range of flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £65,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

• Platform combat systems experience: Demonstrate extensive and detailed knowledge of platform combat system. Leverage this expertise to ensure any given system operates at peak performance and to troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Line management and leadership of team, aligning tactical tasking to project and strategic objectives
• Performance Assessment and Analysis: Conduct thorough assessments and analysis of combat system performance. Use this data to identify potential improvements and ensure the system meets all operational requirements
• Test and Acceptance Criteria Development: Develop detailed test and acceptance criteria for new equipment and modifications. Ensure these criteria are robust enough to maintain the required level of overall system performance throughout the system's lifecycle
• Technical Communication: Articulate and present detailed technical information clearly and effectively in both technical forums and senior management meetings. Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation that can be understood by diverse audiences
• Experience in embodiment of change on in-service platforms

Your skills and experiences:

• Extensive experience of in-service platform combat systems and management of change on complex systems
• Proven line management experience, ensuring teams are capable and effectively deployed to maximise contribution and impact
• Performance Assessment Proficiency: Proven expertise in assessing and analysing the performance of complex combat systems
• Test Criteria Development: Ability to develop and implement rigorous test and acceptance criteria for system modifications and new equipment
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior stakeholders
• Management of change on complex platforms