* Carry out specialist technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability
* Prepare specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained
* Support the Principal engineer as the specialist point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives
* Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development
* Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility, Join us on the Canadian River Class Destroyer programme where you will assist with the development of Power and Propulsion systems, providing crucial design input to the subcontractor and ensuring that the architecture and detailed design are fit for purpose. You'll ensure the technical viability and safe operation of specific auxiliary systems for which you'll be responsible. There are ample opportunities for progression, including gaining experience across various stages of the lifecycle. You'll receive strong support towards learning and development and have the chance to work on a large-scale international programme and gain international exposure.
Strong technical knowledge of Power and Propulsion systems and equipment, and how they integrate with auxiliary and ancillary systems
* Experience in system and subsystem integration
* Experience of deriving system and sub system requirements from high level requirements and standards
Desirable:
* Specific knowledge of shaft line equipment, steering gear and active stabilisers
* Experience within a highly regulated industry
* Technical subcontractor management experience
Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.