Senior External Comms Systems Engineer – Submarine

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Broughton in Furness is looking for an experienced engineer to work on external communications systems for submarines. You will manage test and trial events, oversee subcontractors, and provide specialist knowledge during system development, ensuring all contractual requirements are met. The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in test and commissioning background with trial events.
• Relevant experience in fault finding.
• Understanding of electrical/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Mature the external communications sub-system from build to test.
• Undertake test and trial events on the submarine.
• Manage subcontractors for testing activities.

Skills

Field Engineering/Construction Engineering

Fault finding

Electrical/electronic expertise

Communications systems specialization

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in electrical/electronic domain

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Broughton in Furness is looking for an experienced engineer to work on external communications systems for submarines. You will manage test and trial events, oversee subcontractors, and provide specialist knowledge during system development, ensuring all contractual requirements are met. The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal growth.