Electronics Communications Engineer

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an Electronics Communications Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves supporting the test review process for telecommunications systems and liaising with stakeholders. Flexible working options are available, and the company promotes an inclusive culture valuing diversity. Applicants will be part of a supportive team focused on career development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent extensive experience.
• Experience in high assurance engineering environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and test documentation.
• Overseeing Test and Acceptance of internal communications systems.
• Conducting testing in a high assurance engineering environment.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Electronics

Knowledge of Telecommunications Systems

Experience with Analogue and Digital Voice systems

Experience in Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks

Education

Degree level qualification in a related field

Job description

Job title: Electronics Communications Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing and reviewing documentation required to support the test review process, including technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and test documentation
• Overseeing Test and Acceptance of Internal Communications requirements for a range of systems and technologies e.g. Analogue and digital Telecommunications systems, Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks, Data switches, Broadcast (PA) and trunked radio systems
• Liaising with internal and external customers as part of a technical team to understand the system under test along with dealing with system queries
• Conducting testing in a high assurance Engineering environment
• Taking ownership of System Testing
  
  

Essential

Your skills and experiences:

• Technical knowledge of Electronics
• Fundamental knowledge of Telecommunications Systems including Transmission, Switching, Routing, Reception & Programming
• Experience working within one or more of the following disciplines Analogue and Digital Voice systems, Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks, Cisco switches, Broadcast (PA) and trunked radio systems
• Degree level qualification or equivalent extensive experience in a similar role
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of Test and/or Acceptance within a high assurance engineering environment
  
  

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Test And Facilities (ICPDS) Team

Working within a small team of experienced engineers as a Senior Engineer, you shall install, and test hardware and/ or software to provide test evidence, along with Producing and reviewing documentation, of a systems ability to function correctly, prior to deployment onto the platform. The complex nature of the products places demands across a range of specialist subject areas, which with existing experience and in role training and development you will support. In return, you will be supported, with the career development and opportunities you need to fulfil your potential. 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. All 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.

Closing Date: 10th July 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.