Assistant Chief Engineer (Build Support)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer (Build Support) to ensure that supportability considerations are integrated into the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in supportability engineering and a relevant degree. You will engage with stakeholders and manage engineering processes to enhance operational readiness. This role offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Relocation support packages

Inclusive culture and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Extensive experience in supportability engineering or related fields.
• Solid understanding of maintenance design.

Responsibilities

• Review inputs of the ILS team and provide governance.
• Agree customer requirements and authorise outputs.
• Perform process improvement and innovations.

Skills

Supportability engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer (Build Support) Location: Filton / Barrow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience.

What you'll be doing

• You will be reviewing the inputs of the ILS team and providing the governance and ensuring the right toolsets and processes are always in place
• Agree customer requirements upfront and authorise the outputs at the end, confirming they are fit for purpose and safe before organising the release to the customer
• Providing technical governance and review of the various teams amongst 300 engineers, and making sure steps and processes have been followed
• Proactively performing process improvement and innovations to further refine and streamline business procedures
• Engaging and regularly reporting directly to Chief Engineer of Support, and liaising with broader Internal BAE Business Units and External Stakeholders, including the MOD
• Office of Chief Engineer Support Team: The Assistant Chief Engineer Build Support is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the supportability, maintainability, and sustainability of platform and complex systems, products, or services. Your role ensures that all supportability considerations are integrated into the product lifecycle from concept to disposal, ensuring optimal operational readiness and cost efficiency. This role will expose you to key Internal and External Stakeholders and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact upon some of the most advanced defence projects.
• We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\'ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Registered or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in supportability engineering, ILS, or sustainment roles within defence, aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
• Solid understanding of maintenance design and optimisation.
• Experience in developing and implementing supportability strategies.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable:
• Experience with digital twin technology, condition-based maintenance, or predictive analytics.
• Extensive Knowledge of supportability standards such as DEF STAN 00-600, MIL-STD-1388, or ASD S3000L.
• Applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Important dates

Closing Date 10 October 2025. 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.