Senior Submarine Stealth Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Submarine Stealth Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

·        Collaboratively work with multi-functional teams to design and develop low signature equipment, systems and the whole platform, by agreeing technical requirements, assessment methodologies and acceptance criteria

·        Supporting the generation of acoustic, electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature reports at key review stages of the submarine design.

·        Reviewing of system design documentation to ensure that electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature requirements have been addressed

·        Modelling of the signature contributions of equipment, systems and the whole boat using the latest software packages on our in-house High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster

·        Collaborating with the Stealth Engineering Test team to develop test procedures and analysis in test cells to develop acoustic, electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature management features, including the design of appropriate test rigs

·        Interpreting acoustic, electromagnetic and non-acoustic measurement and assessment of submarine machinery at factory and on board, ensuring that signature levels are suitable to maintain the stealth requirements

·        Supporting large scale acoustic, electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature trials during major commissioning activities

Your skills and experiences:   

Essential:

·        Qualified to postgraduate level in Maths, Physics, Oceanography, Engineering, or associated STEM degree

·        Detailed knowledge of the principles of acoustic, electromagnetism

·        Knowledge of stealth technology development or ship/submarine signature technology

Desirable:

·        HNC/HND with appropriate/relevant experience

·        Modelling CFD or programming

·        Knowledge of submarine or naval engineering

·        Knowledge of radar systems and associated technologies

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance 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 Team:

The opportunity work on exciting, world-pioneering engineering and business projects that support our national defence and security. Use and develop your current skills to become a highly-specialised expert directly supporting the front-line. You will be exposed to a range of engineering and scientific challenges as we look to develop and exploit new technologies. We work across the full life-cycle of our products ensuring those that protect us have the advantage.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. 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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

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