Senior Operability Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Senior Engineer – Operability to assess submarine design and ensure operational safety. You will leverage your specialized knowledge in security activities and contribute to the operational documentation production, working alongside a team of experts with rich experience in submarine operations. This role offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals looking to make an impact in a specialized engineering field.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in the Astute discipline.
• Knowledge across disciplines such as Platform Systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing the submarine design for safety and operability.
• Providing specialist support to safety activities like HAZID and HAZOPS.
• Offering support for Operating Documentation Production Authority.

Skills

Astute discipline experience

Knowledge of Engineering standards

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Knowledge of specialized analysis tools

Basic understanding of environmental challenges

Education

Relevant qualifications in CAT B/C Ships Platform Systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Operability

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Frimley, or Filton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing and assessing the developing SSN-AUKUS Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This will be achieved through attendance at design reviews, review of the 3D CAD model, review of design documentation, participation in experimental design and user trials, and provision of design guidance and sharing of SQEP knowledge.
• Providing specialist support to safety activities such as HAZID, HAZOPS, and ALARP optioneering workshops.
• Offering specialist support to the Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification.

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in the Astute discipline: CAT B/C Ships Platform Systems operator/maintainer – Relevant qualifications required.
• Knowledge across disciplines such as Platform Systems, Electrical & Distribution, and Whole Boat Activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and testing processes used within the business.
• Basic understanding of environmental challenges affecting the product.
• Knowledge of specialized analysis tools and their appropriate uses.
• Recognition of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations.

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Operability team:

You will work with a team of dedicated ex-submariners utilizing whole boat experience from operating the UK SSN & SSBN fleet, including Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue on the current SSN-AUKUS platform design. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

We offer an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have a health condition that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on factors like nationality, previous citizenship, or place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residence.

Closing Date: 8th July 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

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