TEKEVER spans several markets and covers a vast set of technological areas and, currently, the company focuses its research activities on the Air Ray class of autonomous systems.
Our mission is to bring to our customers the actionable intelligence they need to make the best decisions faster.
The Maritime ISR Lead (Ukraine) is a new role within the recently created TEKEVER Defence Business Unit.
Black Sea maritime security is a critical issue for the long-term security and prosperity of Ukraine. TEKEVER is committed to supporting security within the Black Sea through the provision of world leading Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms to the Ukrainian Navy.
As TEKEVER Maritime ISR lead in Ukraine, you will be responsible for the delivery of a flagship maritime ISR project that aims to deliver enduring capability for the Ukrainian Navy. This will cover a range of TEKEVER platforms, command and control integration, and wider interoperability. You will lead TEKEVER engagement building a close customer relationship with the Ukrainian Navy, supporting the development and implementation of capability plans and operational concepts.
You will also lead on engagement with key international partners and interested stakeholders. You will champion TEKEVER ethos of solving customer problems not simply by delivering equipment, but working closely with partners to ensure TEKEVER continues to innovate and iterate against some of the most demanding customer needs.
You will have overall coordination and project management responsibility for the successful delivery of the Ukraine maritime programme, working jointly across all major TEKEVER business areas. This will include working with product teams, operations, and R&D to ensure a "one team" effort meeting challenging customer demands.
You will also manage a complex maritime training and maintenance plan, working with the UK MOD and international navy partners to build Ukrainians ability to generate, sustain and operate complex ISR capabilities. You will also support Ukraine in building towards NATO standards.
You will be expected to build a strong stakeholder base of like-minded companies also working to support maritime capabilities, investigating opportunities for collaboration. Working with communications and business development, you will support corporate communication strategies in Ukraine and BD activities for Ukrainian and wider customers.
You will be expected to travel frequently to customer locations in Ukraine, the UK, Portugal, US and Europe.
What will be your responsibilities:
- Project manage and coordinate the delivery and implementation of an ISR capability package;
- Cohere activity in support of this project across all TEKEVER business units;
- Build close working relationships with senior military customers to supportdelivery;
- Develop and deliver training and maintenance plans to support the roll-out of capability;
- Establish collaborative relationships with like-minded companies, identifying opportunities for collaboration and driving them forward;
- Engage closely with key international partners to support delivery.
Essential Criteria:
- Service with a NATO Navy, in a relevant branch or specialisation (for example Warfare, Intelligence, Weapons Engineering);
- Recent experience of maritime operations or capability development in the defence sector;
- Working with or across multiple intelligence disciplines.
Desirable Criteria
- Project Management Qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2, APM PMQ, Agile-based qualifications);
- An undergraduate degree in a STEM subject;
- Experience of crewed or uncrewed ISR operation in the maritime domain;
- Comfortable operating in a deployed operational environment;
- Experience of Anti-Surface Warfare operations/exercises;
- Experience of Anti-Air Warfare operations/exercises;
- UAS Industry Knowledge (Aircraft/Sensors/Systems).
If the above excites you then we can offer an attractive salary package and pension scheme. We will give you an annual leave allowance of 25 days plus Bank Holidays and we have an employee assistance programme to support you should you need it.
As an Armed Forces friendly company we will guarantee an interview to all applicants from the Armed Forces community (serving, veterans, and forces family members) as long as the essential criteria of the role is met.
Location
As part of a world class UAV provider, you will be required to deploy around the world.
Application Process
Please email and include your CV along with a covering letter. We would like to hear why you believe you would be a good fit for this role, along with highlighting any relevant experience and skills for the position. You will be invited for an interview if your CV has been shortlisted for the position.
Security Clearance
Security Check (SC) is required for the role with a current Developed Vetting (DV) desirable. TEKEVER will be able to help you through the process if required.
Benefits:
- Company pension;
- Sick pay;
- Wellness programme;
- Pension Contribution.
Supplemental pay types:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required).
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required);
- Work Location: UK, Portugal, US, Europe
If the above excites you, apply now! Send your CV to JOBS@TEKEVER.COM.