Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description
Delegated Design Authority and provider of technical leadership for multiple large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects, within the Cyber UK OBU, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m. Responsibilities include project adherence to both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. safety, conformance, quality), and oversight to ensure high quality design.
Responsible for / Key responsibilities
Deputises as required for the Chief Engineer in respect of Design Authority and provider of technical leadership for multiple large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects.
Applies diverse and expert engineering knowledge to quickly trouble-shoot difficult problems.
Has significant interaction with customers and other external bodies; promotes the company’s strategic and programmatic agenda appropriately in these interactions.
Identifies and drives for most cost-effective engineering solutions; can balance various diverse quantities in supporting this calculation (NRE, UPC); is innovative in this regard; uses judgement to determine when to buy rather than create IP.
Support to managing the engineering processes across Cyber UK and ensures they are fit for purpose, meet the required legislative standards, and pass both internal and external audits.
Role requirements
Essential:
Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance.
Qualifications / skills required
Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
Significant experience in one (or more preferably), software, firmware, hardware or systems engineering.
Expert knowledge of the V-model, and good/best practice engineering process.
In depth understanding and technical depth and credibility in the areas of information assurance, cyber-security, Government communications security systems and products.
Extensive experience in technical leadership and managing delivery of multi-disciplined engineering projects.
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