Job summary

Seeking a Systems Design - Mission Planning & Control Principal Technical Specialist for a permanent role with a leading Defence & Security organisation. Provide technical expertise, support reviews, and advise on technical decisions.

Key skills required for this role

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Engineering, Problem solving and Self-Motivated

Important

This position will require UK Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Design - Mission Planning & Control Principle Technical Specialist to join their enthusiastic and dynamic team. This is a permanent role, following a hybrid working model with typically 3-4 days per week on-site. Please note that security clearance is mandatory for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and input to various projects.
• Support both informal and formal peer reviews (Technical Excellence) and design reviews.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the domain, including associated standards, methods, and tools.
• Contribute to technical studies and provide input into proposals for technical development and risk reduction activities.
• Advise on technical decisions and investigations, recommending the best course of action to ensure success.
• Play a key role in the technical development of tools, methods, and processes, supporting and delivering functional improvement activities within the domain.
• Identify and address technical non-compliances within the domain, coordinating with programme teams to assess their impact and resolve them.
• Support the development of expertise within the Mission Planning & Control (MP&C) department and enhance your own technical knowledge.
• Build and maintain a network of expertise across the organisation, including MOD technical advisors.
• Communicate with and influence stakeholders across various national and international operations.
• Foster relationships with technical specialists and subject matter experts across various functions.
• Provide technical support to programme leads by appraising complex problems, identifying risks, and developing mitigation plans as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, and Systems Engineering.
• Highly motivated and proactive, capable of working independently with minimal supervision as well as within larger teams or stakeholder groups.
• Comfortable operating in environments with a degree of uncertainty.
• Able to influence and work simultaneously with multiple stakeholder groups, including internal teams, the MOD, and external partners.
• Strong communication skills, able to work effectively in a collaborative environment spanning multiple teams and locations.
• Proven experience in problem-solving and a strong analytical mindset.
• Experienced practitioner within your technical domain, with a deep understanding of key specialist technologies and exploitation paths.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support on complex issues.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus potential.
• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase more.
• Flexible working arrangements and support for ongoing learning.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance options, among others.
• 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: Including subsidised meals.

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.