Principal Engineer - Operability

ZipRecruiter; Kirkby-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 delivering expert guidance. Candidates with experience in nuclear supervision and submarine operations are encouraged to apply. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the company offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experienced in relevant disciplines with qualifications.
• Knowledge across Electrical & Distribution and Ship & Propulsion Systems.
• Operational knowledge serving on Astute or Vanguard Class Submarine.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manoeuvring Room/Cat A Nuclear Supervisor

Reactor Panel Operator/Main Control Desk Operator

Electrical & Distribution

Ship & Propulsion Systems

Operational knowledge

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, and 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

• 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 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, an enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2Work scheme, 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 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 groups including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.

We 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 assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

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

Closing Date: 22nd May 2025

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

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