Systems Engineer - Blown Fibre Plant

Job description

Systems Engineer - Blown Fibre Plant

Would you like to be involved in the exciting T26 programme, working with cutting edge technology for this unique modern warship? We currently have a vacancy for a Systems Engineer - Blown Fibre Plant at our site in Scotstoun.

As a Systems Engineer - Blown Fibre Plant, you will lead the installation, work closely with the customer, suppliers and operations teams to install the product for the T26 Combat Systems.

Type 26 is constructed using the blown fibre system as part of the shared infrastructure, moving away from hard wired systems and this is a key role which will provide you with the opportunity to work with this new technology.

Your main responsibilities as a Systems Engineer - Blown Fibre Plant will involve:

Primary point of contact for the T26 Project for the Blown Fibre Optic Cable Plant (BFOCP)

Ensuring that T26 BFOCP installation learns from the experience gained on other programmes

Defining and leading technical aspects of trials to de-risk the use of BFOCP in T26

Maintaining the definition of technical requirements for T26 BFOCP materials and installation

Liaising with Combat Systems (CS) Physical Integration team, T26 Operations team, T26 Test & Commissioning team and BFOCP installation contractor to plan and agree BFOCP installation schedule

Managing BFOCP materials supplier to ensure timely production and delivery of BFOCP materials to platform and managing BFOCP installation contractor through ship installation phase

Your skills and qualifications as a Systems Engineer - Blown Fibre Plant:

Knowledge of System engineering development methodologies and strategies

Ability to author, review and approve technical documentation

Understanding of Requirements and Acceptance processes

Strong organisational / communication skills to build and maintain effective stakeholder engagement.

Flexibility to meet overall Shared Infrastructure Team objectives assigned by management

Understanding and knowledge of Blown Fibre Optic Cable Plant

What we're looking for in you:

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders. You will be highly organised, flexible and capable of working within a fast-moving environment in order to meet deadlines.

Location: Scotstoun

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, 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

Combat Systems

We design, develop, integrate and provide through-life support to naval combat systems that enable navies to protect nations. Vital information from ship sensors such as radar and sonar, are captured through our core product, the Combat Management System. This advanced technological capability allows ships crews to rapidly respond to potentially life threatening situations.

In using this cutting-edge technology, we are at the forefront of defence system integration. Our products feature across the Royal Navy's surface fleet aboard Type 23 frigates, Type 45 destroyers and Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. The new Type 26 Global Combat Ships, under construction by BAE Systems in Glasgow, will also use the next generation of our combat systems.

We pride ourselves on being the combat systems integrator of choice, not only integrating our own products, but those of other defence companies too in delivering combat systems for both the Royal Navy and international customers.

We offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop with us. The health and well-being of our employees matters to us and that's why we offer the flexibility for you to do what's important to you, whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we'll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.