Firefighting Systems Design Engineer

Gold Group Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Firefighting Systems Design Engineer. This role involves designing critical firefighting systems for the Royal Navy submarines, with a focus on safety and compliance. Applicants should have a degree in a STEM subject and significant experience in complex safety-critical environments. The position offers mostly remote work with occasional onsite duties. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your engineering career!

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a STEM subject, ideally.
• Experience in complex, safety-critical environments.
• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design of Firefighting systems for the Royal Navy submarines.
• Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis.
• Drive engineering governance through peer reviews.

Skills

Design of fixed firefighting systems

Experience in high-pressure systems

Knowledge of life-support technologies

Leadership in technical direction

Education

Degree or equivalent Level 6 Qualification

Tools

Firefighting hose reels/nozzles

Water mist systems

Aqueous Film Forming Foam

Job description

Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering Type: Permanent

Contact: Nick Taylor Job Published: 1 day ago

Job Title: Firefighting Systems Design Engineer

Location: Mostly Remote - 2 days every 2 weeks in Barrow in Furness

Role Type: Permanent

Our client, an established defence manufacturing firm in Barrow in Furness, require an experienced Firefighting Systems Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities).

What the role of the Firefighting Systems Design Engineer entails:

• Design of Firefighting, and/or Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines
• Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis
• Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
• Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers
• Engaging with stakeholders across the cross‑functional project team
• Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews

What experience you need to be the successful Firefighting Systems Design Engineer:

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 Qualification (ideally within a STEM subject).
• Experience in the design of fixed firefighting systems - ideally in complex, safety‑critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub‑sea)
• Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; firefighting hose reels/nozzles, pumps, water mist systems, Aqueous Film Forming Foam, etc.
• Experience in high‑pressure systems, or life‑support technologies
• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery - from concept through to commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership - either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
• Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
• Knowledge of platform‑level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability
• Previous experience with Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, hyperbaric chambers/sub‑sea pressure environments

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Firefighting Systems Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!