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Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £90,000 + DOE

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

TeamworkCommitmentInitiativeCreativityAgilityIntegrityEnjoyment

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either wayPension Scheme via Royal LondonCompany contributed Share Incentive Plan.Green Car SchemeLife assurance scheme (6x basic salary)Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)Private Health Insurance via VitalityPrivate Dental insurance via BupaEnhanced Maternity and paternity1 Professional membership reimbursed per year1 paid volunteering day per yearAccess to an independent financial advisor year roundTraining and development opportunities

About The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Director you will play a pivotal role in coaching, mentoring and developing a talented team of engineers with the goal to continuously lead the way in this exciting and challenging area of aerospace.

This exciting opportunity will place the right candidate at the forefront of uncrewed air systems development in the UK.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

Leadership and management of multidisciplinary engineering design teamsCoach, mentor and develop staff including providing career and professional development and training opportunitiesProvide performance management through establishment of goals, feedback and encouraging employee contributionGenerate and manage workload plans to ensure timely project delivery and creating staff development opportunitiesRecruit and support organisational growthDevelop tools, processes, and training to advance engineering capabilityEnsure any manufacturing, test or flight operations are undertaken by the team safely in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures

Technical Responsibilities

Guide, or lead where appropriate, the capturing of customer requirements, shaping a technical solution for customer proposals through to deliveryProvide ongoing technical assurance to projects through life, supporting the nominated technical lead and project managerRepresent the company with customers and suppliers as necessary.Lead major technical reviews, including design reviews.Ensure quality and compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

Project Delivery

Estimate and plan complex projects in close cooperation with the programme management teamSupport the programme management team, by managing and motivating the team to deliver projects on time and to budget

Company and Strategic Growth

Provide technical input to new business development activity, bids and proposals.Supporting the CEO and other member of the SLT to ensure the Company has an appropriate culture and systems to conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically

Health and Safety

Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible mannerReport all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Essential

Strong experience in a similar roleDemonstrable line management and senior leadership experienceExperience of leading technical teams to deliver complex products from concept to deliveryExperience in aircraft design and/or complex system integrationWhole lifecycle experience within aviation, defence, or a similarly regulated industry

Desirable

Experience of uncrewed air systems and/or a keen interest in aviationRapid prototyping, design for manufacture, agile delivery methodologies

Personal Attributes

Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UKAbility to commit to occasional national and international travelA full valid UK driving license aAbility to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

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Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checksSeniority level

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