JOB SUMMARY

Do you have a background in engineering and a passion for communicating and sharing ideas with others to develop solutions to challenges?
Could you bring your engineering expertise to our diverse team to protect the armed forces?
If so, 1710 Naval Air Squadron wants to hear from you!
With a heritage dating back to the 1930’s and based in Portsmouth Dockyard, 1710 Naval Air Squadron is a mixed Civil Service and Military team of technical specialists from multidisciplinary backgrounds, that uses scientific and engineering reasoning to overcome UK MOD aircraft operational issues to recover, sustain and enhance aviation and general military capability.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This exciting and varied post sits within our Modifications Department, working in tandem with UK military Delivery Teams and Front Line Commands to deliver new and upgraded capability across all UK military aviation platforms. The Department ensures UK helicopter, fixed wing and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) fleets have the equipment and technology needed to help protect the UK and our Armed Forces from constantly evolving, real world threats. The Department delivers assured industry standard aircraft modifications in support of urgent operational and safety requirements, using modern techniques including 3D scanning, 3D printing, and integrated CAD/CAM. The team design all aspects of modifications from early prototyping, scoping and planning installations, integrating systems, through to manufacturing and flying trials. Examples include introducing new communications, navigation, avionics, proximity alert systems and adapting role equipment fits, such as medical casualty evacuation capability.
Travel opportunities to additional sites, off-site trials, conferences and visits to external partners could be a part of your role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

As an Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer within our team you will be responsible for:
• Interpreting client’s engineering requirements
• Early prototyping and design progression
• Generating design solutions for aircraft system integration
• Off- and on-aircraft testing and integration of systems
• Producing design solutions and engineering drawings for aircraft modifications
• Gathering design data to ensure compliance with airworthiness design requirements
Previous experience is desirable, but not essential, and would include:
• Aeronautical engineering and/or design experience in aircraft Mechanical systems
• Relevant technical knowledge
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems (such as Autodesk’s Inventor software)
• Strong IT skills
With strong English and Maths skills we’re seeking applicants with a Level 3 Qualification OR practical engineering experience related to Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
It is unusual that all candidates will meet all the desirable criteria. If your skills and experience look slightly different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the Mechanical Design Engineer role and the team, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear from you!
We’ll support you with a Team Leader who’ll guide you in your structured training and development within the team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

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• Aerospace Engineering Competences (AEFC) 2.1 Airframe
• • Aerospace Engineering Competences (AEFC) 3.1 Achieving Integrity

APPRENTICESHIPS

If successful we could support you through an apprenticeship in a role related field.
An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship, you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and broader skills to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.
Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship, ranging from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs) to Levels 4-7.
Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months and 3 years, depending on the level. Anyone can undertake an apprenticeship, and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Engineering