Principal Engineer - Operability

ZipRecruiter; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks 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. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experienced in Manoeuvring Room/Cat A Nuclear Supervisor.
• Knowledge across Electrical & Distribution, Ship & Propulsion Systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing Submarine design for safety and operability.
• Providing specialist support to safety activities.
• Delivering expert guidance for Operating Documentation.

Skills

Operational knowledge

Electrical & Distribution

Ship & Propulsion Systems

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:

• 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.
• Providing specialist support to safety activities, e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, ALARP Optioneering workshops.
• Delivering expert guidance and support to the Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experienced in one of the following disciplines: Manoeuvring Room/Cat A Nuclear Supervisor, Reactor Panel Operator/Main Control Desk Operator. Relevant qualifications to the skills required.
• Knowledge across any of the following disciplines: 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. 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 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 of Operability specialists has whole-boat experience, including Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue. We offer relocation packages for 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’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.

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

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous security clearances, and place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible for. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, which typically involves 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level required.

Closing Date: 22nd May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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