Principal Engineer - Defence and Emerging Opportunities
Quick answer
University of Warwick - WMG - Industrial Partnerships is hiring a full-time Senior Principal Engineer - Defence and Emerging Opportunities in Coventry, UK, with a competitive salary and various benefits.
- Role
- Principal Engineer - Defence and Emerging Opportunities
- Organization
- University of Warwick - WMG - Industrial Partnerships
- Location
- Coventry, University of Warwick, GB
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Competitive
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The role involves developing and leading the execution of plans that respond to future industrial needs, working with the WMG CTO and senior leadership team to define strategic investment in emerging Defence and National Security opportunities.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead the execution and implementation of plans that respond to future industrial needs
- Work across WMG/High Value Manufacturing Catapult to define the plan and strategic investment in emerging Defence and National Security opportunities
- Undertake a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) and a basic DBS check
What it takes
- Track record in developing strategic capability value cases
- Significant experience in high value manufacturing industry, ideally related to defence
- Ability to elicit ambiguous requirements and distil and clearly communicate these
- Completion of a PhD
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) and DBS check
- Experience in working with the WMG CTO and senior leadership team
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Attractive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, excellent learning and development opportunities, savings on a wide range of products and services, generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, onsite childcare facilities, Living Wage employer
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Coventry, University of Warwick, GB.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is competitive.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a track record in developing strategic capability value cases, significant experience in high value manufacturing industry, ideally related to defence, and the ability to elicit ambiguous requirements and distil and clearly communicate these.
How do I apply?
To apply, please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11:59pm on the closing date stated. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and we may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
How to apply
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