SMERAS Systems Engineer

Gold Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established defence manufacturing firm is looking for an experienced SMERAS Systems Engineer to design firefighting and SMERAS systems for next generation Royal Navy submarines. Candidates should have a Degree in a STEM subject and experience in design within safety-critical environments. This role could suit Royal Navy Submarine Service leavers. The position offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum and mostly remote work, requiring 2 days onsite every 2 weeks.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 Qualification (ideally within a STEM subject).
• Experience in the design of fixed firefighting systems in safety-critical environments.
• Familiarity with systems and equipment involving firefighting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design Firefighting and SMERAS systems for next generation Royal Navy submarines.
• Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis.
• Produce design documentation and safety justifications.

Skills

Design of fixed firefighting systems

Experience in high-pressure systems

Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery

Demonstrated leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent Level 6 Qualification in a STEM subject

Tools

Firefighting hose reels/nozzles

Water mist systems

Aqueous Film Forming Foam

Job description

Job Title: SMERAS Systems Engineer

Location: Mostly Remote - 2 days every 2 weeks in Barrow in Furness

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established defence manufacturing firm in Barrow in Furness, require an experienced SMERAS Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

This role could be suitable for Royal Navy Submarine Service leavers with TX in the next 3-6 months who have previous experience with Firefighting / SMERAS from their time in the service e.g. Faslane facility training.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)

What the role of the SMERAS Systems Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the SMERAS Systems Engineer will include:

• Design of Firefighting, and/or Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines
• Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis
• Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
• Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers
• Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team
• Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews

What experience you need to be the successful SMERAS Systems Engineer:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 Qualification (ideally within a STEM subject).
• Experience in the design of fixed firefighting systems - ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub‑sea)
• Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; firefighting hose reels/nozzles, pumps, water mist systems, Aqueous Film Forming Foam, etc.
• Experience in high-pressure systems, or life-support technologies
• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery - from concept through to commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership - either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
• Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation

Desirable:

• Knowledge of platform‑level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability
• Previous experience with Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, hyperbaric chambers/sub‑sea pressure environments

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a SMERAS Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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