SDA Configuration Control Assistant

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

Job description

We are looking for a committed and detail-oriented Configuration Control Assistant to join our team, which plays a vital role in the through-life support of the Trident Strategic Weapon System (SWS). This position directly supports the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) programme, ensuring the effective integration and configuration of Trident II (D5) SWS-related data for the Vanguard In-Service programme.

As a Configuration Control Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the Configuration Control Manager within the Chief Engineer area of the Trident Systems Project Team (TSPT). Your responsibilities will include managing the configuration control of equipment design changes, encompassing the receipt, control, issue, and distribution of both US and UK SWS and Strategic Weapons Support System (SWSS) design changes. You will also maintain and oversee the workflow management system and design change database, ensuring that all design change documentation is properly stored in both hard and soft copy formats.

In this role, you will support the Configuration Control Manager in the migration of current applications and oversee equipment (SWS) and equipment interface (SWSS) design change control on Vanguard-class platforms. You will also coordinate the UK’s contribution to interface co-ordination drawing review and maintenance, as well as manage SWS/SWSS waivers, concessions, and deviations. Additionally, you will assist in managing the SWS/SWSS design baseline and provide support in the development and/or acceptance of a sub-system.

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

If you are passionate about contributing to a critical national defence programme and have the skills to manage complex configuration control processes, we encourage you to apply.

Travel Requirement

This role may require travel to other UK facilities and occasional overseas travel to the United States.

Reasonable Adjustments

We welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions. Due to the designated working area level for this role known as Information Protection Zone (IPZ) permission will need to be sought for any medical devices or assistive technology to be used in the IPZ. This is because the type of technology used is prohibited due to security. Permission is granted on a case by case basis and it is an essential function of the role to be able to work in the designated IPZ area.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Educated to A Level, or equivalent qualification, such as ONC or BTEC (level 3) or equivalent in experience
• Working towards professional registration and membership of a relevant Professional Engineering / Science Institute or equivalent body
• Ability to interpret and challenge data

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance – Supervised Practitioner
• Technical Decision Making – Awareness

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,067 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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%

Things you need to knowSelection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.