Survivability Engineer

Job description

Survivability Engineer

Would you like to play a key role ensuring the survivability of a range of armoured vehicles for the UK MoD? We currently have a vacancy for a Survivability Engineer at our site in Telford.

As a Survivability Engineer, you will be working within a small team of multi-skilled engineers and specialists, helping to develop, test, field and support survivability solutions. In response to both internal and external customer requirements, you will assess and analyse options to provide leading edge engineering solutions appropriate for deployment on a range of platforms.

This role will provide you with the chance to work across a range of engineering disciplines, with industry-leading experts to provide innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity to broaden your engineering skills and work with complex military platforms.

Your main responsibilities as a Survivability Engineer will involve:

Undertaking survivability assessments and developing solutions to meet customer requirements involving: survivability balancing, vulnerability/threat analysis, ballistic calculation and analysis, blast assessment etc.

Evaluation of the latest survivability technologies

Generating mechanical design specifications, solutions and technical data packs

Conducting survivability trials and testing activities in key areas such as blast, ballistics and the wider survivability field, including the development of trials hardware, plans and reports

Supporting in-service platforms through development and integration of system and sub-system upgrades and generation of repair schemes

Helping to develop the Land (UK) survivability capability by conducting internal private venture development programmes, liaising with academia, technology suppliers and subject matter experts both within the UK MoD and the wider survivability community

Your skills and qualifications as a Survivability Engineer :

Essential:

Engineering background with experience in a number of the following areas: platform survivability, survivability balancing/optimisation, ballistic and blast protection, mechanical design, material evaluation and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Degree or equivalent qualification or experience within a relevant engineering discipline

Desirable:

Shock and dynamics modelling experience

Land military platform domain experience

Defensive Aids Suite experience

Experience within a complex engineering environment such as: defence, automotive, aerospace, nuclear, etc .

What we're looking for in you:

You must have excellent communications skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. You must also be capable of working both independently and within a team, managing both your own time and potentially that of others. Finally, you must have the confidence to work outside of your comfort zone, learning and developing new skills to ensure that you can always provide the best possible solution.

Location: Telford

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.

BAE Systems Land (UK)

Supporting the Armed Forces with the most advanced vehicle and munitions products in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make. Join us and be part of a team that gives our customers a strategic edge on the battlefield by designing, building and maintaining some of their most vital equipment - everything from battle tanks to engineer vehicles; artillery through to advanced missile systems.

We are looking for people with the passion, drive and determination to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops get only the best. In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK's leading defence company.

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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