Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

jobs24.co.uk; Millom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer in Control & Instrumentation, where you'll play a key role in testing and commissioning electrical and electronic communication systems for the Dreadnought submarine project. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team, overseeing the design and execution of test infrastructure while supporting junior members. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to make a significant impact in a high assurance engineering environment. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic or equivalent experience required.
• Good technical background in complex engineering industries is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical/electronic installation for Comms and C&I test facilities.
• Execute testing and commissioning of installed systems.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic installation

Testing and commissioning

Communications Systems knowledge

Control & Instrumentation knowledge

Technical documentation writing

Education

Degree in relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allan Bradley PLCs

Fanuc PLCs

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Electrical/Electronic installation for Comms and C&I test facilities
• Design of Test Infrastructure and Hardware
• Write and produce technical & test documents
• Execute testing and commissioning of installed systems in a high assurance engineering environment
• Working with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting design reviews and attending Factory Acceptance Tests
• Follow BAE conduct and health & safety practices
• Oversee and support junior team members

As a Senior Engineer (Control & Instrumentation), you will be part of the Test & Facilities Hardware team that is responsible for the test and acceptance of electrical/electronic communication & control systems for the Dreadnought submarine build. The team also oversees the development and maintenance of the large lab area within the facility, covering infrastructure, cabling, configuration management, and the installation and commissioning of equipment prior to test. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of test and commissioning activities to validate the equipment design.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience (Electrical/Electronic)
• Good technical background and of working within a complex engineering industry
• Good technical knowledge of practicing in at least one of the following areas: Communications Systems (Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks, Broadcast (PA) or trunked radio systems) or Control & Instrumentation (Siemens, Allan Bradley and Fanuc PLCs)

Desirable Qualifications

• CEng, MIET (or be able to work towards satisfying requirements for CEng)
• Experience of Test and Acceptance within a high assurance engineering environment
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Engineering Life cycle and quality assurance
• Experience of coaching junior team members

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.

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.