Engineer - Support Engineering
Job Title:Principal Engineer - Support Engineering (Technical Support and Authoritative Advice)
Location:Devonport. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:circa £52,000
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What you'll be doing:
strong>- Provide technical guidance and documentation to support the ongoing operation of Astute Class Submarines including the provision of Astute Class Platform / Combat System technical information from previously published sources
- Provide Astute Class Platform / Combat System Authoritative Advice, in accordance with the extant governance processes, for Astute-Class equipment in response to engineering queries raised by the MOD Design Authority
- Provide support to the MOD customer during Astute Class submarine Incidents, liaising with the Barrow shipyard, furnishing specialist advice as required
- Provide support across the In-Service Engineering functional areas, including Platform Mechanical/ Electrical & Combat Systems, Safety and Environmental, Design Change, Commissioning, Training and Learning from Experience (LfE)
- Collate, review and action LFE and CI items from the review of Operational Deficiencies and Defects. As well as the Identification of issues for inclusion in the Continuous Improvement process ul>
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Hold the relevant Engineering qualification (BEng / MEng or equivalent) and/ or suitable background in Maritime engineering employment within the following domains: ul>
Platform Mechanical/ Electrical
Combat Systems- IEng/ EngTech accredited, or be able to satisfy requirements for these awards, of a relevant engineering institution
- Have experience in a customer-facing role, be a skilled communicator and have good technical report writing skills ul>
Desirable:
- Knowledge/ experience of the Submarines or Maritime domain
- Have an appreciation of the engineering life cycle and Systems Engineering ul>
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Submarine Support team:
As a Principal Engineer - Support Engineering, you will utilise your experience and training to provide specialist knowledge responding to engineering queries raised by the MoD customer or Submarine Enterprise partners relating to the design, safety, maintenance and operation of the equipment and systems installed in In-Service Submarine platforms.
This role offers dynamic and diverse challenges, as you will be addressing submarine-related issues in a customer-facing capacity. It provides opportunities for career advancement, along with additional training and professional development.We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.