Principal Engineer - Combat Systems Integration & Testing

Job description

Principal Engineer – Combat Systems Integration & Testing

Would you like to play a key role supporting the development and integration of submarine combat systems? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer – Combat Systems Integration & Testing at our site in Ash Vale.

As a Principal Engineer – Combat Systems Integration & Testing, you will be responsible for a variety of systems integration and testing activities for in-service submarine combat systems; this will include: updates, testing, installing equipment, setting to work, configuration control, as well as providing support to in-service submarines.

This role will provide you with exposure to the whole support matrix, with the chance to influence future submarine programmes. You will be fully supported in your professional development, with the chance for excellent career progression opportunities in the future.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer – Combat Systems Integration & Testing will involve:

Undertaking design proving and integration trials on in-build and in-service submarine combat systems with a bias towards command and control systems, including Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) and Spearfish weapons threads

Taking overall responsibility for specific trials including planning, organising, running, analysing and writing up

Leading, mentoring and supporting other members of the Test & Integration team in your area of specialty when required

Providing support to engineering teams from suppliers to identify and resolve any issues

Providing information captured during testing and feeding back to the suppliers

Requirements capture from key stakeholders

Decomposition of requirements and translating them into test requirements

Undertaking peer reviews or checking / verification tasks as directed

Your skills and qualifications as a Principal Engineer – Combat Systems Integration & Testing :

Essential:

Demonstrable test and integration experience of complex electronic systems, gained from a heavy engineering industry, such as: defence, aerospace, automotive, nuclear, oil & gas etc.

Degree or equivalent qualification or experience within engineering

Fault finding experience

Good understanding of qualification/acceptance processes

Desirable:

Working knowledge of DOORS requirements management tool

Experience within combat systems/ weapons domain

What we're looking for in you:

You will be flexible and adaptable with the ability to work individually, as well as part of a team. You must also have a proactive approach, with the confidence to identify and suggest potential improvements within your designated area.

Location: Ash Vale, Surrey

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, Broad Oak, Filton, Frimley 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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