Principal Engineer (AR&M)

Job description

Lead Availability, Reliability and Maintainability (AR&M) Engineer

Would you like to conduct a full range of AR&M activities across high value, large scale and complex submarine combat system programmes? We currently have a number of vacancies for Lead AR&M Engineers at our site in either Weymouth.

As a Lead AR&M Engineer, you will be working within the Integrated Logistic Support team to help define the support engineering programme that will underpin the definition of support products for the Common Combat System.

This challenging role will provide you with the chance to work with the latest cutting edge defence technology, as well as excellent future career progression opportunities.

Your main responsibilities as a Lead AR&M Engineer will involve:

Developing AR&M requirements with the customer and establishing derived requirements for the sub-systems of the Combat System and flow these into the supply chain

Leading discussions on AR&M requirements with the customer and the whole boat team and determining applicable standards to be used

Leading negotiations with supply chain on the applicability and translation of supportability requirements

Working across the ILS disciplines to ensure AR&M influences the support solutions and products being evolved

Challenging design teams on areas where AR&M characteristics are compromised and assist in resolutions

Being the technical lead on AR&M for Combat Systems, developing tools, techniques and staff

Your skills and qualifications as a Lead AR&M Engineer:

Essential:

Good working knowledge and experience of Availability, Reliability and Maintainability

Experience with ARM analysis tools and techniques

Desirable:

Knowledge of the defence industry and associated standards

What we're looking for in you:

You will possess excellent communication skills to liaise and build relationships with a variety of project stakeholders. You must also be logical in your approach and have strong problem solving skills.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Weymouth

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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