Capability Lead

We are proud to be partnered with a leading defence organisation who play a pivotal role in supporting the Armed Forces to protect our nations.

They have a unique opportunity for a Capability Lead working within advancing weapons system design and development using cutting-edge Synthetic Environments and Experimentation.

If you have a drive and determination for delivering change and describe yourself as someone with fresh ideas, this could be the perfect role for you!

What we can offer you:

• Salary – up to £75,000
• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary
• Company Car: £300 per month
• Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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 : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

What you will be doing:

The Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation team bring together models, simulations, real equipment and people throughout the weapon life cycle using Synthetic Environments. We have the skills and capabilities to be the Experimentation TestBed to articulate weapon system architectures in realistic multi-domain scenarios and as a result we have developed a capability that spans the full product lifecycle.

If you have a drive and determination for delivering change and describe yourself as someone with fresh ideas, join our WSSE team as the Capability Lead. The role is very varied and exciting, you will be working directly with the Head of WSSE to realise strategic initiatives and ensure the Simulation and Experimentation Facilities and capabilities are the best in class.

You will be a keen technologist, able to engage Engineers having themselves gained experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and containerisation to be able to achieve cross cutting solutions that reduce risk and dispel the traditional approach.

• Ensure the Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation team capabilities are best in class (facilities, networks, infrastructure and processes) to deliver the vision
• Be the Knowledge Manager, with processes to capture and share specialised skill knowledge and to encourage self-development and innovation.
• Own the Visitor Experience across the facilities and into Overseas locations.
• Develop emerging technology plans through internal research in conjunction with the WSSE Technical Authority.
• Define and run Capital investment plans to ensure the department keep its capabilities
• Have line management responsibilities for first reports, including professional development, sickness, absence, expenses and performance assessment.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience of working with key partners (internally and externally) to realise innovation and the adoption of new technologies
• Able to quickly grasp sophisticated defence concepts and articulate them, whilst holding your own technically
• Able to identify new technologies and how they can benefit systems engineering
• A curious and growth mind-set eager to learn from our specialists in the field of Synthetic Environments