A LEADING American advanced engineering firm is expanding in Wales by establishing a new Centre of Excellence in the Vale, creating 75 new jobs.
The Economy Minister Vaughan Gething made the announcement as he officially opened the new Welsh Engineering HQ of Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK LTD (SNC MS UK) – the UK subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), at Bro Tathan, St Athan.
SNC is a leader in solving the world’s toughest challenges through advanced engineering technologies in space systems, commercial solutions, and national security.
The Welsh Government has supported the company’s move to establish a significant presence in Wales and it has taken on a long-term lease on an aircraft hangar at Bro Tathan. The firm, which has invested significantly to upgrade the hanger’s infrastructure, already employs 46 people at the site.
Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething said: “I’m delighted the Welsh Government has been able to attract one of the USA’s fastest growing companies to Wales. As a blue-chip company in future technology, Sierra Nevada Mission Systems UK will create new high-tech, well-paid jobs at Bro Tathan.
“I’m particularly pleased the company have committed to employing service veterans, which allows them to use their considerable knowledge, skills and networks.”
SNC MS joins a growing list of companies based at Bro Tathan, with more than 1,000 people now employed at the Welsh Government-owned airfield.
SNC MS UK employs experts in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). The company also partners with local universities to support academic research in the most current technological fields.
Hywel Baker, Managing Director of Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK said: ““We are thrilled to invest in this site and to regenerate existing infrastructure to create a modern and fully capable environment that delivers best-of-breed technology.
“In addition to bringing state-of-the-art capabilities, this renovation enables the revitalisation of the St Athan area to attract other businesses that will multiply economic impact and indirect job creation, encourage continued innovation and help deepen the skills base of our local population.”
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