Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

BAE Systems; Frimley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation) to support through life support arrangements and ensure effective PMS integration with platform and propulsion systems. The role provides specialist lifecycle, integration and support engineering expertise on a high-profile programme.

You will collaborate with MoD and Royal Navy stakeholders, liaise with Rolls-Royce and MoD Nuclear Propulsion teams, and contribute to through life support strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (BEng(Hons)/MEng).
• Extensive experience with Electrical, Electronic, Control and Instrumentation systems across full lifecycle.
• Experience working on through life support planning and maintenance for complex platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support MoD and Royal Navy stakeholders on through life support, integration and sustainment of PMS and related platform systems.
• Lead and support integration between PMS and Reactor Control Systems; liaise with Rolls-Royce and MoD Nuclear Propulsion teams.
• Support development and maintenance of through life support strategies and maintenance arrangements for PMS and related systems.
• Provide specialist input to through life support planning aligning with DES processes and RN requirements.
• Assist in ensuring safety, reliability and lifecycle management of C&I systems.

Skills

Lifecycle management

PMS integration

Systems integration

Communication skills

Through-life support

Education

BEng (Hons) / MEng (or equivalent)

Job description

As a Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation), you will be responsible for supporting the development, coordination and maintenance of through life support (TLS) arrangements and for ensuring effective integration of Platform Management Systems (PMS) with other complex platform and propulsion systems. The role provides specialist lifecycle, integration and support engineering expertise.

This role will give you the opportunity to work on one of the most complex engineering programmes ever undertaken in the country, which will deliver a product of national importance.

Core duties

You will support engagement with MoD and Royal Navy stakeholders on through life support, integration and sustainment aspects of PMS and associated platform systems.

Lead and support integration activities between PMS and Reactor Control Systems including

• Liaison with Rolls-Royce and MoD Nuclear Propulsion teams
• Ensuring effective integration at the Centralised Control Console.
• Liaise with MoD, Babcock, Royal Navy, logistics organisations and industry partners to support the development and maintenance of:
  • Through life support strategies
  • Support concepts, roles and responsibilities
  • Maintenance and sustainment arrangements for PMS and related systems.

Provide specialist engineering input to through life support planning ensuring alignment with

• DE&S processes and governance
• RN support policy and operational requirements

The PMSC&I Team is responsible for the design, integration, assurance and delivery of Control and Instrumentation systems. The team provides specialist engineering support across the system lifecycle, including requirements definition, detailed design, equipment integration, supplier testing, commissioning and assurance. It ensures that Control and Instrumentation systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently, with appropriate monitoring, control, protection and system interfaces. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

BEng (Hons), MEng or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (HND + relevant experience may be considered)

Relevant sector experience, with full lifecycle experience of large-scale Electrical, Electronic, Control and Instrumentation (C&I) systems

Experience contributing to supportability activities within complex engineering programmes.

Ability to review and assess design, equipment, test documentation, and subsequent impact to product availability

Experience witnessing and assessing supplier testing and reports, with understanding of equipment delivery and acceptance criteria for facility integration

Demonstrable communication skills, with an understanding of through life support, supportability and lifecycle management principles.

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you., Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5-10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Salary: Up to £49,000 (Commensurate with skills and experience)