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Senior Pyrotechnics Chemist or Engineer
Wiltshire
Full time, Part time
Location
Dstl Porton Down Salisbury
About the job
Summary
Do you want to really make a difference?
Protect our front line forces?
Be part of an Internationally recognised team?
Use your practical and theoretical pyrotechnics experience?
Here you will use your pyrotechnics knowledge and capabilities running a flexible design team to generate novel designs or further develop older designs of pyrotechnic countermeasures in order to fulfil new COGT project requirements. These designs will be developed using the methodologies set out in the FPCMS Team Design Manual, for which DAOS Accreditation has been received from the Military Aviation Authority. You will specify the testing regimes required to provide assurance of performance of the developed countermeasures to a point where they are ready for entry into the spiral development program where Industrial partners will begin the productionisation process to full-scale manufacture to enable qualification and acceptance for use on designated MOD Air Platforms.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Protect our front line forces?
Be part of an Internationally recognised team?
Use your practical and theoretical pyrotechnics experience?
Here you will use your pyrotechnics knowledge and capabilities running a flexible design team to generate novel designs or further develop older designs of pyrotechnic countermeasures in order to fulfil new COGT project requirements. These designs will be developed using the methodologies set out in the FPCMS Team Design Manual, for which DAOS Accreditation has been received from the Military Aviation Authority. You will specify the testing regimes required to provide assurance of performance of the developed countermeasures to a point where they are ready for entry into the spiral development program where Industrial partners will begin the productionisation process to full-scale manufacture to enable qualification and acceptance for use on designated MOD Air Platforms.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will
Important Information
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be British Citizens who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to understand the work you will undertake to protect us from any security threats. For this reason, we regret that only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require Developed vetting clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
If you are a current Dstl employee, you are encouraged to inform your line manager of your application as they can support you through the process and should you be successful it will help in negotiating a release date.
Work location
Dstl is strongly encouraging blended and flexible working either at one of our sites or from home or both. We want to empower you to undertake your duties at the most appropriate location for the task, however you will be allocated a Dstl site as a base. You may be required to travel to other Dstl and MoD sites as required.
- The safe practical handling of explosive substances and manufacture of explosive articles to a supervisory level.
- The writing of fit for purpose method statements with suitable and sufficient safety risk assessment.
- The Reviewing and ultimately providing technical sign-off of method statements and safety risk assessments written by other members of the team.
- Arranging and managing or conducting explosives trials to assess materials’ or stores’ performances.
- Applying ISO9000 type quality management systems.
- Literature searching and generating research or development programs of work with estimated timelines.
- Using your knowledge of design of experiment (DOE) techniques to enable efficient design development and design troubleshooting.
- Using your wide knowledge of explosive and pyrotechnic substances and articles especially the safety assessment relating to the DOSG S3 criteria and providing of advice on such things to other DSTL Teams, Groups or Divisions.
- Assessing relevant data in order to evaluate pyrotechnic composition and full countermeasure safety and performance.
- Presenting results to, and liaison with internal and external customers and to industrial partners.
- Liaison with ETG and CTS Leadership Teams.
Responsibilities
- The safety of the team members and others who may be affected by the tasks you carry out or are responsible for.
- Supervision of employees handling explosive substances and manufacturing explosive articles.
- Project/work package leadership.
- Design and development of explosives stores to the FPCMS Team Design Manual.
- Safety risk assessment (explosives/pyrotechnics preferably).
- Writing clear method instructions.
- Reviewing Technical Documentation - MS/RA and quality documentation included and provision of technical sign-off as required.
- Keeping abreast of new technologies and applying useful new ideas to pyrotechnic countermeasure systems.
Important Information
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be British Citizens who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to understand the work you will undertake to protect us from any security threats. For this reason, we regret that only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require Developed vetting clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
If you are a current Dstl employee, you are encouraged to inform your line manager of your application as they can support you through the process and should you be successful it will help in negotiating a release date.
Work location
Dstl is strongly encouraging blended and flexible working either at one of our sites or from home or both. We want to empower you to undertake your duties at the most appropriate location for the task, however you will be allocated a Dstl site as a base. You may be required to travel to other Dstl and MoD sites as required.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Practical experience of handling and manufacturing of explosives substances and articles (See role profile).
- Project/work package leadership (See role profile).
- Design and development of explosives stores (See role profile).
- Writing clear method instructions that are suitably safety risk assessed (See role profile)
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Practical experience of handling and manufacturing of explosives substances and articles (See role profile).
Benefits
We'll provide a great range of benefits including;
Fully flexible working, including alternative working patterns, annualised hours, compressed hours and job share, to name a few.
Flexible Working hours, a 12 month reference period and the ability to bank hours. Up to 37 hours can be taken in any calendar month.
Excellent learning and development to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.
Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.
Chartership and accreditation support.
Pension.
Generous annual leave, with the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
A competitive salary. Onsite gyms and restaurants.Staff discounts for high street and online shopping, restaurants and days out.
Our Diversity Networks
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work.
These include the following;
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Network
- Race, Faith and Culture Network
- Parents and Carer Support Network
- Alternative Working Network
- Gender Equality Network
- New Starters Network
- Enabled Network, for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
For further information about Dstl please check out our LinkedIn page
Fully flexible working, including alternative working patterns, annualised hours, compressed hours and job share, to name a few.
Flexible Working hours, a 12 month reference period and the ability to bank hours. Up to 37 hours can be taken in any calendar month.
Excellent learning and development to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.
Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.
Chartership and accreditation support.
Pension.
Generous annual leave, with the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
A competitive salary. Onsite gyms and restaurants.Staff discounts for high street and online shopping, restaurants and days out.
Our Diversity Networks
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work.
These include the following;
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Network
- Race, Faith and Culture Network
- Parents and Carer Support Network
- Alternative Working Network
- Gender Equality Network
- New Starters Network
- Enabled Network, for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
For further information about Dstl please check out our LinkedIn page
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.
See our vetting charter.
See our vetting charter.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
The Sift will be completed when the job ad closes, we will assess your answers to the Technical Skills questions and how your CV & Personal Statement matches the requirements for the role as detailed in the attached job description.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th January 2022 and will consist of a combined technical and behavioural interview assessing your skills and experience in relation to the job description.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
We offer a guaranteed interview for all disabled applicants who provide evidence in their application of meeting the minimum essential requirements of the post, set out in the job description. You will be asked to indicate if you are applying under this scheme when you submit your application.
We actively encourage and welcome applications from those who work alternative working patterns (part-time, job share, term-time only etc.), Please be prepared to discuss this if you are selected for interview. You can also discuss your working pattern with the recruiting line manager or talent acquisition adviser at the application stage if preferred.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th January 2022 and will consist of a combined technical and behavioural interview assessing your skills and experience in relation to the job description.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
We offer a guaranteed interview for all disabled applicants who provide evidence in their application of meeting the minimum essential requirements of the post, set out in the job description. You will be asked to indicate if you are applying under this scheme when you submit your application.
We actively encourage and welcome applications from those who work alternative working patterns (part-time, job share, term-time only etc.), Please be prepared to discuss this if you are selected for interview. You can also discuss your working pattern with the recruiting line manager or talent acquisition adviser at the application stage if preferred.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :Name : Dstl Recruitment TeamEmail : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk Recruitment team :Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
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Attachments
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