Project Chief Engineer in Basildon

A Chief Engineer / Systems Design Authority (SDA) is required to join the NATO JEWCS Integrated Project Team (IPT), within the CEMA and IC Sector based across the south of the UK. The NATO JEWCS IPT is producing the next generation EW Training System assets covering Land/Sea and Air together with an IT infrastructure to enable effective planning, programming and review for NATO exercises.

The Chief Engineer will ensure the governance and quality for the delivery of the equipment, and lead the technical direction of all aspects of the solution delivery including adherence to safety and security regulations and support including ILS training solutions. Leonardo pride themselves on the quality and capability of the products that we release to the End User, and the role they play for the UK and overseas military, and that the EW training system will play in this work.

This role will see the successful candidate join the quickly expanding engineering team within the CEMA and IC sector and take on a key role in shaping the future of the NATO JEWCS deployed solution combining use of COTS with the latest technologies and ensuring that they meet the needs of the customer.

The Project Chief Engineer will need to:

• Be delegated by the business as the Design Authority & Company Technical Signatory for the required products.
• Represent, supported by Subject Matter Experts, the company when engaging with the customer and End User to define the technical solution.
• Ensure independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensuring company procedures are adhered to.
• Be responsible for delivered product design, compliance, safety and integrity.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the technical solution for all phases of the solution development by representing Leonardo with external stakeholders and representing the Line of Business with internal stakeholders to ensure all elements of Product development are considered as part of the integrated solution.
• Work closely with development teams and supply chain to ensure that the overall solution meets the End Users need by understanding their requirements and Concept of Use and Operation.
• Ensure the products are compliant with any performance, legislative and contractual requirements, with a strategy for completing a traceable evidence set in place.
• Ensure robust quality, performance, cost and time trade-offs are undertaken and then to establish the technical solution coherent with the agreed budgets and timescales.
• Chair design reviews on other Products, Systems and Services to ensure they are technically sound and compliant with the Company’s approach to lifecycle management.
• Provide technical direction, control, evaluation and recommendations with respect to risks and opportunities.
• Ensure a high level strategy for requirements matched to traceable evidence is set in place and executed consistently across the products and projects.
• Lead and Mentor the technical team to enable a cost effective design programme and product solution results.
• Manage and communicate issues and opportunities to LoB Chief Engineer and Head of Engineering Projects.
• Define strategic capability improvements and cost initiatives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You really must have:

• A strong background in development of complex military products.
• Experience in developing systems solutions particularly with the radar/communication and EW domains.
• Experience of working with Requirements, Test Qualification and Acceptance strategies.
• Experience of managing the Design Standard and associated Configuration Management.
• Experience in gaining Design Certification and Customer Acceptance.
• The ability to develop technical solutions, compliant with requirements within agreed programme budgets and timescales.
• The ability to produce innovative system solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to interact with SMEs and End Users of various nationalities regarding a wide range of technical and operational topics.
• A self‑motivated leader and team player capable of working with minimum direction.

It would be nice if you had:

• Knowledge of use of EW equipment in the customer domain.
• Knowledge of Training Development.
• Knowledge of Software Development.
• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline (or equivalent).
• Chartered engineer / member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Substantial analytical and technical problem solving skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Prestige: Working on cutting edge technology.
• Influence: You will be using your knowledge and experience to lead the technical solution across the division.
• Team Work: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment.
• Personal Development: You will be supported in your continuous professional development through training and mentoring.
• Connections: you will be joining a team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK.
• Legacy: We are proud of our rich heritage, reaching back in excess of 100 years. Today we are providing the latest advances in airborne electronic systems and you can be a part of the next 100 year legacy.
• Benefits Package: Flexible working hours, Modern open plan working environment, 25 Days Holiday a year + bank holidays + up to 8 additional Flexi Days, Competitive Salary, Free car parking, discounts at high street food and retail outlets, and much more.

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