Principal Engineer - Operability

ZipRecruiter; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Operability Engineer to ensure submarine designs are safe and operable. The role involves reviewing designs, providing safety support, and collaborating with experienced teams. Benefits include flexible working and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in Manoeuvring Room/Cat A Nuclear Supervisor or similar roles.
• Knowledge of Electrical & Distribution, Ship & Propulsion Systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing Submarine design for safety and operability.
• Providing support to safety activities like HAZID and HAZOPS.
• Delivering guidance for Operating Documentation Production Authority.

Skills

Operational knowledge

Knowledge across disciplines

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Operability Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness/Glasgow (Hybrid). 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 skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Reviewing and assessing the developing Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This will be achieved through attendance at design reviews, review of the 3D CAD model, review of design documentation, participation in experimental design and user trials, provision of design guidance, and sharing of SQEP knowledge.
2. Providing specialist support to safety activities such as HAZID, HAZOPS, and ALARP Optioneering workshops.
3. Delivering expert guidance and support to the Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experience in one of the following disciplines: Manoeuvring Room/Cat A Nuclear Supervisor, Reactor Panel Operator, Main Control Desk Operator. Relevant qualifications to skills required.
• Knowledge across disciplines such as Electrical & Distribution, Ship & Propulsion Systems.
• Operational knowledge serving on the Astute or Vanguard Class of Submarine.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potentially an annual incentive.

The Operability team:

As a Principal Engineer, you will work alongside other ex-Submariners with experience across the full fleet of UK SSBNs and SSNs. The team specializes in all areas with whole boat experience such as Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue. We offer relocation packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.

We aim to ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 22nd May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application early if interested.

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