Senior Commissioning Engineer/Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Strategic Weapons)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – just ask your recruiter about the options available for this role!

Salary: Competitive

• Supervising and safely performing commissioning activities to deliver the Strategic Weapon System for the UK's next generation of Ballistic Nuclear Submarine platforms.
• Exemplifying outstanding HS&E behaviours.
• Overseeing and advising on the installation of Strategic Weapon System equipment.
• Producing and reviewing specific test documentation.
• Testing, commissioning, operating, and conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on strategic weapon system equipment.
• Recording test results and maintaining detailed logs of equipment performance.
• Representing the company at training events and technical discussions throughout the UK and at Prime Contractor facilities in the USA.
• Being available for shift work and willing to spend time at sea during Contractor’s Sea Trials, with appropriate notice and remuneration.

• HNC or equivalent in an Electrical discipline, or comparable experience in an Electrical engineering role (not essential for the Commissioning Engineer position).
• Previous test and commissioning experience with electrical and/or electronic systems (essential for Senior Position; desirable for Commissioning Engineer).
• Familiarity with installation and testing of Fibre Optic interfaces is advantageous.
• Awareness of or experience with authorised documentation or test standards.
• Planning or working towards professional registration – further personal development options available when eligibility criteria are met.
• Previous experience in electrical installations.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!

Join us in commissioning cutting-edge technologies on one of the country’s most technically complex projects. The Strategic Weapons Test Organisation is dedicated to delivering each submarine to the Ministry of Defence, ensuring they operate at or beyond designed specifications. You’ll have the chance to influence design, build, and commissioning activities across submarine programmes.

Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Build, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain. With numerous opportunities for personal development and support from your team, you’ll thrive in this dynamic environment. Our close partnership with our US shipyard and equipment manufacturers opens doors for exciting travel opportunities!

At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. We empower you to reach your full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Security Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

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