Senior Commissioning Engineer

3 days ago

KirkbyInFurness Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (SWTO)
Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Supervising, where applicable, and safely performing commissioning activities to deliver the Strategic Weapon System on the UKs next generation of Ballistic Nuclear Submarine platforms
Oversee and advise on the installation of Strategic Weapon System equipment
Testing and commissioning, operating and conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on strategic weapon system equipment
Recording test results and keeping detailed records and logs of equipment performance
Represent the Company as required by contractual requirements at training events and technical discussions throughout the UK and at Prime Contractor facilities across the USA
With appropriate notice and remuneration , be available for shift work and willing to spend time at sea on a submarine during Contractor’s Sea Trials
HNC or equivalent in an Electrical discipline, or comparable experience in an Electrical engineering role
Previous test and commissioning experience with electrical and/or electronic systems or alternatively experience of the setting to work of electrical and/or electronic systems
Familiarity with installation and testing of Fibre Optic interfaces would be advantageous
Planning or working towards professional registration – further personal development options available when eligibility criteria met
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.
The Strategic Weapons Test & Commissioning Team
You will be commissioning emergent and future technologies on one of the country’s most technically complex projects. There will also be opportunities to influence design, build and commissioning activities, across submarine programmes.
You will work with a diverse range of stakeholders including Build, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain with many opportunities for personal development whilst being supported by the team and the business. Our close collaboration with both our US partner shipyard and the equipment manufacturers means there are numerous opportunities for travel.
You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
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