Electronics Communications Engineer

BAE Systems; Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electronics Communications Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and reviewing essential documentation, overseeing the testing of various telecommunications systems, and ensuring compliance with high assurance engineering standards. Your technical expertise will be crucial in liaising with both internal and external customers, as well as conducting thorough testing to validate system functionality. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a high assurance engineering environment.
• Knowledge of testing and acceptance processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review documentation for test processes.
• Oversee testing of internal communications systems.
• Liaise with customers to understand system requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Electronics

Telecommunications Systems knowledge

Analogue and Digital Voice systems

Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks

Cisco switches

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job title: Electronics Communications Engineer

Location: Barrow

Salary: Circa 44k per annum

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

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 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, 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 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: 7th May 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.