Equipment Requirement Authority – Weapon System Equipment in Bristol

About the role

We are recruiting experienced systems or design engineers for a role as Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA) to manage equipment requirements, coordinate testing and validation, and ensure compliance within assigned projects in the Complex Weapons Sector.

Salary

£45,000 - £57,000 depending on experience

Working Arrangements

We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Benefits

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Opportunity

WSE has several vacancies for Equipment Requirement Authorities (ERA) who work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to secure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints within an assigned project are met. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical status and progression of assigned work packages
• Specify clear and accurate requirements onto the design team (internal or external)
• Work closely with national and international Design Authorities to define the solution, including technical trades
• Understand the adherence needs for relevant commercial, military and safety standards
• Deliver verification and validation strategies for the electrical, mechanical, software and transversal properties of a system or subsystem
• Prepare certification of the Weapon System and Subsystem for trials or delivery
• Facilitate the exchange of technical information from the internal or external supply base, alongside the procurement organisation

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering design process and applications
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics or complex mechanical design
• Experience managing a small team OR team leader experience

Additional Information

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.