Senior External Comms Systems Engineer – Submarine

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to mature the external communications systems on submarines. Candidates should have a background in test and commissioning, along with relevant fault finding experience in electrical or electronic domains. This role involves significant collaboration with subcontractors and ship staff throughout the build lifecycle, and offers a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in test and commissioning background.
• Relevant experience in fault finding role.
• Expertise within communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Maturing the external communications sub-system on the submarine.
• Undertaking test and trial events on the submarine.
• Managing subcontractors during test events.
• Investigating defects and non-conformities.
• Developing functional design of external communications systems.

Skills

Field Engineering/Construction Engineering

Domain specialist in communications systems

Fault finding expertise

Electrical/electronic experience

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in electrical/electronic domain

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to mature the external communications systems on submarines. Candidates should have a background in test and commissioning, along with relevant fault finding experience in electrical or electronic domains. This role involves significant collaboration with subcontractors and ship staff throughout the build lifecycle, and offers a supportive and inclusive environment.