Strategic Weapons Systems Engineer

16 hours ago


Askam in Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

About the Job

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a skilled and experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer – SWO to test mechanical elements of the launcher & SWSS equipment, Fluid & Air systems, Nitrogen, Water and Hydraulics etc.

Key Responsibilities

  • To carry out routine work with limited supervision and have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment.
  • Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe and compliant manner.
  • Instruct and mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge and competency.
  • Responsible for research, review and feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard.
  • Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure and 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.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Ability to provide technical knowledge to emergent incidents.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft packages and company specific software.
  • Previous Strategic Weapons System knowledge.
  • Control of works (Safety) knowledge.
  • Testing and Commissioning air and fluid pipework systems, e.g. air, water. Hydraulics and 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.

Salary and Benefits Package

The salary for this role is £35,802, starting from, dependent on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.



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