DEMA Electromagnetic Pulse Protection Team Lead

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an Engineer with experience of RF systems to work on Defence projects.

The Senior Electromagnetic Pulse Protection engineer will be part of the Defence Electromagnetic Authority (DEMA) Team, who deliver crucial Defence enterprise-wide services to enable military capability to use the electromagnetic spectrum globally. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring that Defence systems and platforms are protected against the effects of high-power Electromagnetic Pulses. You will lead a team of 11, specialising in Electromagnetic Pulse Protection on Defence Assets in the UK.

Much of the unique knowledge and skills associated with this role will be gained in post, however, a comprehensive foundation and experience in Electromagnetic Pulse Protection will be required.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Due to the nature of the role, applications are only accepted from sole UK nationals.

Job description

Under guidance of the EM Protection Assistant Head, you could work across various Electromagnetic disciplines, but will specialise in the Electromagnetic Pulse Protection (EMPP), which is responsible for protection of critical Defence assets against weaponised EM threats. You will be supported by a Team Leader who'll provide direction and prioritisation on EM modelling tasks. The Electromagnetic Pulse Protection (EMPP) Lead is responsible for ensuring that all Defence Electromagnetic Pulse Protection requirements are addressed appropriately based on Defence requirements, resource and priority. You will:

• Plan, direct and lead on safety/priority critical EMPP testing tasks as required.
• Perform the role of Authorising Engineer for all aspects of EMPP technical testing, ensuring all test methods and practices are signed off as safe, accurate, scientifically based and repeatable.
• Lead on the technical and administrative update of DSTAN 59-188, including international and national stakeholder engagement.
• Undertake line management, mentoring and countersigning tasks as required by the role. This role has up to 11 direct reports and 2 countersigning roles.
• Develop and maintain an effective training plan and SQEP competency matrix for all EMPP Engineers.
• Lead on all external customer engagement for all EMPP project requirements.
• Undertake learning, development and upskilling as required.
• Support EM Protection AsstHd on all internal DEMA strategic engagement.
• Identify all EMPP capability requirements and engage with project teams, customers, finance and commercial to procure in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing coupling and EM ingress routes on military platforms & facilities when subject to EM threats, using a range of equipment and test methods;
• Plan, organise and lead technical surveys at various locations across the UK and occasionally abroad;
• Perform visual audits of EMP protection measures;
• Be responsible for the validity and delivery of the team’s measurement processes, working together to verify both theoretical and physical test methods;
• Support and review third party technical EMP testing;
• Provide technical advice and guidance to Ministry of Defence and Government customers;
• Lead on the development and upkeep of EMPP Defence Standards;
• Help customers across Defence identify and mitigate Electromagnetic risks to which they may be exposed.

Person specification

This role would perfectly suit an enthusiastic engineer who would be motivated by the opportunity to work on unique and exciting engineering systems, platforms and facilities, the likes of which cannot be experienced outside of this role.

Essential Criteria:

• In-depth knowledge of RF and electrical fundamentals including EMP/RF propagation and coupling methods, and single and 3-phase electrical systems.
• Experience of using Windows-based desktop computers and using Office 365 applications, utilising good oral & written skills (Inc. Technical report writing, verbal briefing and presenting);
• Experience of leading a team

Licenses/Qualifications

• A current valid driving licence (Category B) due to the requirement for regular travel.
  
• NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering/Science based subject is desirable
  
• Professional registration at IEng under an Engineering Institution desirable

Licences

A current valid Full UK driving licence (Category B) due to the requirement for regular travel.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

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

• GSE technical skills - Technical oversight and management - Overseeing technical work
• GSE technical skills - Technical oversight and management - Technical delivery/project management

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Set in one of the UK’s top Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offering a variety of local walks, cycle rides and friendly pubs, all with easy access (30min drive) to Bournemouth and Salisbury.
• A modern well-equipped workplace with on-site restaurant, coffee shops and sports facilities; including free gym, squash courts, tennis courts, running track, athletics facilities, amongst many others.
• On camp cinema offering the best current films at very reasonable prices
• On camp go-karting track and clay target shooting range – extra costs to use
• A friendly team culture which enjoys regular social events and team building activities

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

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/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard. You will be assessed against your relevant, skills, knowledge and experience which demonstrates the essential criteria listed within this advert.

You will need to provide a statement of suitability in no more than 1250 words detailing the essential criteria.

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following Success Profiles:

Behaviours

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical Skills

• GSE technical skills - Technical oversight and management - Overseeing technical work
• GSE technical skills - Technical oversight and management - Technical delivery/project management

At interview, you will be assessed against your Strengths and the following Success Profiles:

Behaviours

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical Skills

• GSE technical skills - Technical oversight and management - Overseeing technical work
• GSE technical skills - Technical oversight and management - Technical delivery/project management

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Allan Jones
• Email : allan.jones759@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 07799486445

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

no part time/jobshare Due to travel on an off the road

Attachments

DEMA Recruitment Brochure v3 Opens in new window (pdf, 10MB)gse-career-framework-v2 Opens in new window (pdf, 5363kB)Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB)Revised Terms and Conditions of Service Opens in new window (docx, 48kB)