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Firing Units Design Engineer

Guidant Global
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The UK Ministry of Defence partner is seeking an experienced Firing Units Design Engineer with a focus on mechanical or electronic skill domains.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering project management.
  • The role involves coordinating project tasks, developing technical solutions, and reporting on progress to the Engineering Project Manager.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Successful applicants must be British citizens or dual UK nationals and will undergo security clearance checks.

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, our client, are looking for an experienced Firing Units Design Engineer to be part of the resources deployed to a project within a single skill domain (e.g. mechanical, electronic)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cost/schedule/quality/performance for the tasks for his/her skill domain, to the Engineering Project Manager
  • Developing the technical solution, in liaison with the other skill domains
  • Running and coordinating the resources to deliver the project tasks for his/her skill area
  • Applying the relevant development methods & processes
  • Coordinating and supporting technical problem solving & analysis
  • Reporting to the Engineering Project Manager and to his/her line manager on progress & issues within the skill domain
  • Providing schedule and cost estimates for the tasks validated by his/her line manager

Participate:

  • In project / product delivery reviews internal to EE
  • In Peer Reviews
  • In Design Reviews

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance:

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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