Deputy System Design Authority – Sting Ray

Job Description

Job title: Deputy System Design Authority

Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £54,000 to £69,000 depending on skills & experience

As a deputy to the Systems Design Authority, your role will be at the forefront of delivering a complex state of the art integrated torpedo system into the future underwater battlespace, aligned with the UK and export defence strategic objectives.

With responsibility for parts of the Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Product Roadmap and IP Framework and coordinating with in-house technologists to develop the system's competitive advantage internationally will be how you leave your mark in this role.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide technical insight and take ownership of system requirements, operational performance, and weapon behaviours
• Lead system definition to deployed operation, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, security, regulatory, and legislative requirements as delegated by the System Design Authority
• Ensure an effective support solution for the Sting Ray torpedo in the UK and Norway through effective governance covering all aspects of design, manufacture, assembly, trials and in-service support
• Supporting product enhancement definition and influencing obsolescence resolution, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders
• Developing and overseeing relevant Product Plans, incorporating necessary technologies and solutions
• Support the System Design Authority in leading internal and external technical reviews for product system design and associated supporting systems, liaising with and influencing customer stakeholders
• Support the System Design Authority in collaborating with the broader business to share information and experiences
• Support the System Design Authority as technical lead through involvement in and support of winning business and bid management activities

Your skills and experiences:

• Proficiency in Systems Engineering principles and familiarity with ISO 15288 standards
• Experienced in underwater weapons systems, adept at resolving technical challenges and conflicts
• Comprehensive understanding of technology breadth within relevant product(s) and alignment with future weapons systems
• Experienced in requirements management using contemporary tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next)
• Proficient in leading large-scale system designs
• Well-versed in navigating the Engineering Lifecycle and various lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
• Skilled in presenting complex technical and non-technical information formally
• Possesses higher education degree (or equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sting Ray team:

In your capacity as the Deputy System Design Authority, you will use your in-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering to tackle challenging engineering challenges with products and systems, guaranteeing the Sting Ray Weapon System's continuous efficacy and safety.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey. You will be supported in growing your knowledge across contemporary and emerging fields such as Model Based Engineering (MBE and MBSE), Digital Thread, Digital Twins, Future Air Dominance solutions and Underwater Battlespace solutions.

Working together with both internal and external stakeholders, such as the British and Norwegian Armed Forces, and the UK Ministry of Defence, to guarantee alignment and engagement while promoting product improvements, such as technology upgrades and obsolescence resolution, to extend the life of the weapon system.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 6th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.