Principal Engineer

Job description

Principal Engineer- In Service Support

Would you like to play a key role providing information and being the lead related to support equipment (ASE, PSSE & STTE) required by the Naval Bases for the Astute Class Submarines. We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer- In Service Support at our site in Faslane.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work in a unique and exciting environment, working some of the most advance defence technology.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer- In Service Support will involve:

Provide support to the Dockyard Support Contract Manager in delivery of the In Service Dockyard Support Contract. Including attendance at meetings with the customer, writing and updating of technical reports.

Provide subject matter technical expertise on Astute Class ASE, PSSE and STTE with specific relevance to in service support requirements at HMNB Clyde. This will require analysis, evaluation and resolution of complex engineering issues and specifications.

Assist Devonport Dockyard with identification of Support Equipment required for Deep Maintenance Periods (DMPs).

Carry out in-service Mechanical and Electrical Engineering support tasks for the Astute class of submarine platforms in support of the company's in-service programmes.

Delivery of Engineering outputs (e.g. Authoritative Advice, Safety Case inputs, Design Change, Material State Reports) required by the Contract to time and quality.

Liaison and negotiation with MoD Customers and other Stakeholders to properly understand programme and safety driven requirements.

Deputising for and assisting the Dockyard Support Contract Manager.

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Relevant Engineering experience, Technical Degree or equivalent (Marine Engineering Electrical and Mechanical Systems)

Working knowledge of Astute Class in service support equipment requirements.

Familiar with organisation and infrastructure at HM Naval Base Clyde.

Background in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with ability to understand schematics/diagrams and interpret data and engineering drawings.

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a proactive and forward thinking worker, able to work well under pressure. You will have a strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills to translate this knowledge between teams and to key stakeholders.

Location: Faslane, Clyde

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 – Combat Systems

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. It currently employs approximately 7,700 people, with 500 of these working for Combat Systems across our sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Ash Vale, Portsmouth, Filton, Frimley, Faslane and Weymouth.

We are currently responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines, as well as their intelligent Combat Systems trusted to detect threats in the naval environment.

Our Combat Systems team designs, builds, integrates and supports all of the submarine combat systems in the UK fleet – essentially, the eyes and ears of each platform. We provide through-life support for combat systems, sensors and radars, and deliver complex programmes and technologies by applying expert programme management and world-class engineering.

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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