Systems Engineer - Commissioning & Controls

Job description

Systems Engineer – Commissioning/Controls

Would you like to work as a Systems Engineer based in Portsmouth Naval Base and have the opportunity to work with Royal Navy vessels such as Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 (T45) Destroyers, Type 23 (T23) Frigates and HUNT class MWVs.

Your main responsibilities will involve:

Survey, Commission, operate and maintain RN Marine Systems

Applying knowledge, skill and experience in order to resolve issues and faults associated with the operation and performance of RN Marine Systems.

Presenting designated trials and commissioning activities.

Operating Safe Systems of Work that comply with the company SHE procedures at all times.

Be able to work with technical autonomy and provide advice and guidance to other technical staff.

Providing mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Engaging with customers and authorities in writing, by telephone or face to face to discuss technical issues and problems.

Providing information and technical advice to assist in the compilation of estimates, programmes and work packages.

Ensuring that all work meets Product Safety standards.

Typically on an EngTech career path, possibly aspiring to IEng registration

Your skills and qualifications:

Requires a broad experience of RN Marine Systems and what may influence their performance.

Needs a deep technical knowledge in a specific Marine Systems discipline i.e. Controls Principles, Platform Management Systems, Diesel Generators and Gas Turbines and all auxiliary supporting systems etc

Maintain Marine Systems knowledge applicable to discipline, and keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates.

HNC/HND/Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience

Ideally you will have a Royal Navy background or experience, but this is not essential.

What we're looking for in you:

You will be able to engage customer representatives and have with ability to understand technical instructions, clearly communicate technical information to others.You will have Ability to build positive and effective relationships with customers and colleagues, utilising the appropriate professional behaviours. You will Demonstrate strong commitment and self-motivation with the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and individually.

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

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.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!

Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

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.

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 .