Equipment Design Authority

Equipment Design Authority

An exciting opportunity is available for an Equipment Design Authority to join a leading engineering organisation delivering complex, safety-critical systems. This role focuses on the development, certification, and ongoing support of a key subsystem responsible for ensuring safe and reliable system operation within advanced defence platforms.

Location: Hybrid working (3 to 4 days onsite per week)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Working Model: Stevenage or Bristol

The Role:

• Take ownership of the technical development and lifecycle management of a complex electronic subsystem

• Act as the design authority, ensuring systems meet certification, safety, and performance requirements

• Oversee verification and validation activities to support system acceptance and compliance

• Engage across multiple engineering disciplines including systems, software, electronics, and mechanical engineering

• Support the evolution of both hardware and software design to meet changing operational requirements

• Manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the product lifecycle

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across design and delivery functions

• Contribute to in-service support, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements:

• Experience or strong interest in design leadership within complex engineering environments

• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes

• Ability to manage technical risk and support decision-making across product development

• Experience working with requirements at system, subsystem, or component level

• Broad knowledge of hardware and software integration within electronic systems

• Ability to support verification activities and interpret test evidence for certification purposes

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be British citizens or dual nationals holding British citizenship

• Security clearance checks will be required as part of the onboarding process

Benefits:

• Performance-related bonus

• Competitive pension contributions

• Paid overtime opportunities

• Additional annual leave options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental and family leave policies

• Excellent onsite facilities including subsidised meals and parking

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI