Expires soon Bae Systems

Calibration Engineer

  • Rochester (Kent)
  • Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering

Job description

Calibration Engineer

Would you like to be a part of a proactive conscientious team supporting Operations, by managing and completing Calibration activities? We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Calibration Engineer at our site in Rochester.

As a Calibration Engineer, you will be reporting to the Operations Quality Manager, the activities shall be carried out in accordance with company processes and procedures, ensuring traceability back to National standards.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to travel globally to calibrate different equipment. There is scope for career progression and you will be fully supported with your development within BAE.

Your main responsibilities as a Calibration Engineer will involve:

Working as a fully contributing member of the Calibration team

Undertaking routine Calibrations of electrical and Mechanical Test Equipment

Undertaking routine Calibrations of general tooling

Carrying out planned routine maintenance activities

Carrying out non routine repair activities down to component level and offer general technical support to Operations

Raising company non-conformance paperwork

Understanding Supplier/Subcontractor traceability and Calibration processes

Performing Continuous Improvement activities

Your skills and qualifications:

Previous experience of fault finding, repairing and testing electrical or mechanical equipment

Stakeholder engagement experience

Minimum ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Competent in the use of MS Office package

What we're looking for in you:

You will be an excellent communicator both written and verbal to build and maintain relationships across the business. You will have good problem solving skills with high attention to detail.

Location : Rochester

Salary : Competitive

Benefits : Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.


BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You’ll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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