Mechanical System Specialist

1 month ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer – SWO, you will be responsible for testing and commissioning mechanical elements of the launcher & SWSS equipment, Fluid & Air systems, Nitrogen, Water and Hydraulics etc.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on Strategic Weapon Systems, a specialist area with unique design and challenges. You will be working closely with US contractors and Government, with the chance of travel to the US.

We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mechanical System Specialist - SWO, where you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of our systems.

You will be responsible for carrying out routine work with limited supervision and have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • To carry out routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment
  • Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner
  • Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency
  • Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard
  • Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
  • Accountable for your own actions
  • Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements
  • To represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements
  • Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with company policy, procedures and legislation
  • Demonstrates and awareness of product knowledge
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Ability to provide technical knowledge to emergent incidents
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft packages & company specific software
  • Previous Strategic Weapons System knowledge
  • Control of works (Safety) knowledge
  • Testing & Commissioning air & fluid pipework systems, e.g. air, water. Hydraulics & nitrogen which support the Missile Tubes
  • Ability to conduct Mechanical System inspections and approve documentation
  • HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM subject
Benefits

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The estimated salary for this role is around £35,802 dependent on experience.



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