System Engineer (Weapons)

Job Description

Job Title: System Engineer (Weapons)

Location: Portsmouth Naval base

Salary: Up to £45,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Installing, commissioning, and maintaining RN (Royal Navy) Weapons Systems
• Applying knowledge, skills, and experience in order to resolve issues and faults associated with the operation and performance of RN Weapons Systems
• Presenting designated trials and commissioning activities
• Operating Safe Systems of Work that comply with the company SHE procedures at all times
• Working with technical autonomy and providing advice and guidance to other technical staff
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers
• Engaging with customers and authorities in writing, by telephone or face to face to discuss technical issues and problems
• Providing information and technical advice to assist in the compilation of estimates, programmes and work packages

Your skills and experiences:

• Broad experience of RN Weapons Systems and what may influence their performance
• Deep technical knowledge in 4.5 MK 8 Gun and 30mm Gun systems etc
• Maintain Weapons Systems knowledge applicable to discipline, and keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates
• Attention to detail in the identification and assessment of defects
• Excellent practical problem solving skills (PPS), making sound judgements based on own knowledge and experience
• ONC/HNC and ENG Tech are desirable

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 Weapon Services team:

The Weapon Services Team (WST) provides RN vessels located in the UK and abroad with Weapon Systems support.

As a System Engineer (Weapons), you will support RN Vessels during fleet time by offering assistance with defect repair from installation to put to work and Harbour Acceptance Trials.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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.

Closing Date: 17^th October 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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