Engineer - Electrical (Shore Integration Facility)

Job description

Engineer – Electrical (SIF)

Would you like to play an integral part in a new diverse team within the shore integration facility? We currently have a vacancy for an Engineer – Electrical (SIF) at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.

As an Engineer – Electrical (SIF), you will be part of the team that are responsible for the test, acceptance, and delivery of key electronic communications and control software packages into the build programme, and is a critical part of the delivery of an advance submarine platform.

This role will provide you with the opportunity for technical development in areas such as IP Networking, Information Assurance, Wireless Radio technology, and Software Development as well as career development.

Your main responsibilities as an Engineer – Electrical (SIF) will involve:

Contributing to the SIF infrastructure designing and installation

Developing of strategies and documentation to support the hardware and software testing programmes

Testing and acceptance of hardware and software in line with the submarine build programme

Reporting to the SIF Project Leader and SIF Engineering Manager

Developing in areas such as IP Networking, Information Assurance, and Wireless Radio technology

Supporting progress reviews, design reviews and quality audits

Your skills and qualifications as an Engineer – Electrical (SIF) :

Essential:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical/Electronic Engineering, IT/Networking/Computer Science, or Communications Systems)

Desirable:

Understanding or experience of working in an engineering integration and test environment

Experience of technical report writing

Good general IT knowledge

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a good team player and possess excellent organisational skills. You will also have strong written and oral communication skills.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

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, childcare vouchers, 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.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and 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.

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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