Senior Operability Engineer

TieTalent; Lossiemouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to assess the SSN-AUKUS submarine design, ensuring safety and operability. The role involves providing support for safety activities and OPDOC documentation. Candidates should have experience with CAT B/C ships platform systems and an understanding of relevant engineering standards. The position offers a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Astute preferred discipline.
• General understanding of manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing.
• Recognition of relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental challenges the product will face.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess the SSN-AUKUS Submarine design.
• Provide specialist support to safety activities.
• Support the production of OPDOC documentation.

Skills

CAT B/C Ships Platform Systems operator/maintainer

Electrical Generation & Distribution

Environmental challenges understanding

Knowledge of engineering standards

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Operability

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Frimley or Filton – hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. Please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities

• Reviewing/assessing the developing SSN-AUKUS Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This includes attending design reviews, reviewing the 3D CAD model, reviewing design documentation, participating in experimental design and user trials, and providing design guidance and sharing of SQEP knowledge.
• Providing specialist support to safety activities (e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, ALARP optioneering workshops).
• Supporting the Operating Documentation Production Authority in derivation and verification of OPDOC documentation.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the following discipline (Astute preferred): CAT B/C Ships Platform Systems operator/maintainer with relevant qualifications.
• Experience and knowledge across Platform systems, Electrical Generation & Distribution, and/or Whole Boat activities.
• General understanding of the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes used within the business.
• Basic understanding of the environmental challenges the product will face.
• Knowledge of the capabilities and appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools.
• Knowledge or recognition of relevant engineering standards (including safety and environmental regulations).

Benefits

You’ll receive a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts; you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Operability team

You will work alongside a team of experienced ex-submariners utilising 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 is available for eligible Submarines roles.

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 empowers you to fulfill your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring Baseline Personnel Security Standard or higher vetting.

Closing Date: 8 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply early.