Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure

Job description

Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure

An opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure to join BAE Systems at our sites in Frimley (Surrey) or Weymouth (Dorset). The successful Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure will be designing the IT, networking, and operating systems infrastructure on which combat systems for all UK submarines are built.

As Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure your main responsibilities will involve:

Architectural design and requirement definition through to test and acceptance of:

- A virtualised processing environment

- High resilience Ethernet networks

- Display solutions

- Health monitoring and built in test

Acting as an Infrastructure Architect for implementation and delivery of the Infrastructure onto specific boat types and working with the Infrastructure Design Authority, Product Leaders, and directly with the customer.

Owning the Infrastructure design and development programme for specified infrastructure implementations

Defining and agreeing the designs to enable subcontract procurement

Defining future technology road maps

As Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure your skills and qualifications must include:

Background in networks, processing systems, operating systems and/or virtualisation

Systems engineering knowledge

Requirements derivation

As Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

Experience with CoTS equipment such as Dell, HP and VMware

Experience managing large complex projects

Experience within the defence or large government organisation

Degree or similar in IT, Physics, Electronic or Computer Engineering,

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for an autonomous, motivated person. Taking responsibilities for your own work, you will be confident to work without immediate supervision, and capable of indirectly supervising others around you to ensure the swift and accurate delivery of high quality work.

Salary: Up to £45k

Location: Frimley or 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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