Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering

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Job description

Senior Engineer - Systems EngineeringSenior Engineer External Communications SystemWould you like to build on your engineering and stakeholder skills on a high-profile portfolio of projects which provide essential capability to the Royal Navy? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior External Communications Engineer at our site in Frimley, Surrey.As part of Integrated Combat Systems, the External Communications team provides Project and Engineering Management authority for the procurement, delivery and proving of the Communications systems that are integrated within the Common Combat System for the Future SSBN replacement Dreadnought Class. As a Senior External Communications Engineer, you will be part of the Dreadnought engineering team responsible for ensuring equipment is fit for purpose, meets functional and non-functional requirements and is safe, capable and assured meeting the demands of our customer and supporting the Submarine Flotilla commitments.This role will provide you with an exciting opportunity to influence the design of the very latest submarine class and play a key role within submarine communications. Working directly for the Senior Engineering manager and Product Technical Authority (TA(P)) you would be part of a dynamic high performing and delivery focused team, with wide ranging opportunity for personal and professional development. The External Communications team is committed to supporting the future aspirations of all its members.Your main responsibilities as a Senior Engineer External Communications System will involve:Supporting the Product Technical Authority (TA(P)) and Senior Engineering Manager in being responsible for the technical acceptability (including technical assurance) and delivery of the submarine External Communications System (ECS)Supporting and capturing engineering requirements, ensuring developments are integrated, safe and fully compliant with performance and cost requirements and ensuring that the developed solution is clearly defined, configured and controlled.Supporting system design activities including: design reviews, boundary documents and interface documentsSupporting final acceptance and assisting with the provision of Certificates of Design to meet Contractual and Regulatory requirements.Supporting Sub-Contract Design Reviews (SCDR)Supporting integrated performance and acceptance activities - including acceptance of equipment from sub-system suppliers and acceptance by the MoD customerSupporting the evolving design solution with specialist support to other engineers and non-engineers within the Dreadnought, ECS and wider Integrated Combat System teamsYour skills and qualifications:Engineering qualification or equivalent experience in an electrical/systems design biasSystems Design experience - electricalSystems integration experience and technology readiness levels/System readiness levelsKnowledge of the Engineering Life Cycle (ELC)Knowledge of the product lifecycleMaritime Communications experienceWhat we're looking for in you:You will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders. You will be a forward thinking and proactive worker yet retain strong teamwork skills.Location: Frimley, Surrey. Filton, Weymouth and Portsmouth could also be considered for the right candidateSalary: CompetitiveBenefits: 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 SystemsBAE 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 countriesIntegrated Combat Systems:Integrated Combat Systems is part of BAE Systems Submarines. We predominantly supply to the UK MoD but with smaller derivative work done in support of international Customers. Our team is responsible for system design, build and/or procurement of the major electronic and mechanical systems on a submarine, as well as provision of test, integration and support services.Innovation is central to our DNA and has produced the Common Combat System (CCS) to address the customer's affordability, technology and capability challenges. It is based on commercial off-the-shelf technology (COTS) coupled with bespoke military hardware and software and is being progressively rolled-out into the UK's Submarine flotilla.We effectively incorporate rapidly evolving, commercial technology, new capabilities and changes coming from the operational environment into long-term build, maintenance and in-service programmes.As a 'system of systems' integrator we work closely with our Customer, partners and suppliers to develop and provide innovative, intelligent and value for money solutions across all classes of UK Submarine both in build and in service with the Royal Navy, ensuring our submariners always have world-class, safe, capable and available products.At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here.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.#LI-JP1Job EngineeringPrimary LocationGB-ENG-SRY-FrimleyClosing Date 07/Dec/21, 5:59:00 PM