Project Configuration Engineer

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Configuration Engineer to manage Configuration Management for the submarine Motion Control programme. The successful candidate will support engineering efforts, manage records in SAP, and work within a diverse team in a flexible work environment. This role offers a chance to grow skills while working on mission-critical projects supporting the Royal Navy.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SAP for engineering Configuration Management.
• Understanding of technical drawing conventions and CAD application.
• Ability to develop solutions for common Configuration Management issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage Configuration Management and Change Control for legacy products.
• Support Configuration Control Boards and manage programme records in SAP.
• Update Engineering Documents as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP

Communication Skills

Configuration Management

Job description

Job Description - Project Configuration Engineer (00126452)

Project Configuration Engineer - 00126452

Job Title: Project Configuration Engineer

Location: Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Configuration Management and Change Control for complex legacy products
• Support to programmes Configuration Control Boards on a regular basis
• Manage programme records in SAP, notably Engineering Change Requests, Part Numbers, Duplicate Parts
• Update Engineering Documents, most likely Engineering Test Specifications, as directed by the Submarine Support Project Engineering Manager
• Provide Engineering support across the submarine Motion Control programme

Your skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge of SAP to support engineering Configuration Management and Change Control
• Understands technical drawing conventions, and the application of Computer Aided Design
• Good communication skills involving the exchange of technical information with others, typically engineers
• Develops solutions to common or well-articulated Configuration Management and Change Control situations, problems and issues

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarine Support Motion Control Team:

BAE Systems Submarine Support Motion Control Team provides comprehensive service and support to mission critical Motion Control Systems for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.

This role will provide the opportunity to work within an experienced, diverse, and highly motived project team. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge within a global business.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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: 3rd July 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.