Senior Engineer - Operability

Job Title:Senior Engineer - OperabilityLocation: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £38,734+ dependent on experience What you'll be doing:

• Provide specialist Operability design support to all current programmes
• Undertake Operability tasks in support of the Company's programmes
• Produce evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activities
• Be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HS&E Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments etc… applicable to your particular work scope and to obey all HS&E rules and control measures
• Reviewing/assessing the developing SSN-AUKUS Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This will be achieved through attendance at design reviews, review of the 3D CAD model, review of design documentation, and participation in experimental design and user trials, provision of design guidance and sharing of SQEP knowledge
• Providing specialist support to safety activities e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, ALARP Optioneering workshops
• Providing specialist support to Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification

Your skills and experiences:

• Experienced in one of the following disciplines (Astute preferred): CAT A/B Supervisor/Reactor Panel Operator/METOW/Control Desk Operator, CAT B Senior Ships Systems maintainer - Relevant Qualifications to skills required
• Experience and knowledge across any of the following disciplines: Ship & Propulsion Systems, Electrical Generation & Distribution, Platform systems and/or Whole Boat Activities
• A general understanding of the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes used within the business
• Basic understanding of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to
• Knowledge of the capabilities and the most appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools
• Knowledge or at least recognition of relevant engineering standards (including safety and environmental regulations)

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 incentiveThe Operability team:You will work alongside a team of like-minded dedicated ex-submariners utilising whole boat experience from operating the UK SSN & SSBN fleet, including Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue on the current SSN - AUKUS.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.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.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 organisationClosing Date: 21st March 2024We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-KP1