Specialist Support Engineer - RVI

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a unique opportunity for a Specialist Support Engineer in the Submarine division. This role involves developing and implementing Remote Visual Inspection and freeze seal capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency across various platforms. You will design tailored training programs, oversee equipment budgets, and lead research and development efforts. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact innovative projects while enjoying a culture that values diversity and empowerment. If you’re looking to make a real difference in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or relevant experience is essential.
• Experience in Quality Inspection or Mechanical Commissioning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RVI and freeze seal capabilities for operational efficiency.
• Lead R&D of specialized equipment and support for RVI and freeze seal technologies.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Mechanical Commissioning

Negotiation Skills

Report Writing

Visual Inspection Knowledge

Freeze Seal Capabilities Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Relevant Experience

Tools

Jira

Sharepoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title: Specialist Support Engineer

Salary: £45,628+ Dependent of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) and freeze seal capabilities to enhance operational efficiency
• Design and deliver tailored training programmes for the development and deployment of RVI and freeze seal technologies on Nuclear / Propulsion Systems
• Lead research and development of specialised equipment, integrating innovations from other industries to meet evolving business needs and establish new standards
• Provide end-to-end support for RVI and freeze seal equipment, including maintenance, repairs, procurement, trials, and responding to emergent departmental requests
• Track and analyse performance metrics to measure the impact of capability enhancements over time
• Support the preparation of business cases and justifications, ensuring optimal return on investment
• Oversee equipment budgets, including maintenance, upgrades, and replacement costs, to optimise financial efficiency

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering Discipline or relevant experience
• Previous experience of Quality Inspection (QC) or Mechanical Commissioning
• Must have the ability to effectively negotiate, persuade and influence up to senior management
• Report writing skills
• Toolsets Jira, Sharepoint, Microsoft
• Knowledge of Visual Inspection and Freeze Seal capabilities

Benefits:

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

The Nuclear Specialist Engineering team:

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing team at BAE Systems, working across a variety of platforms within our Submarine division. You’ll gain hands-on experience with key projects like Astute, Dreadnought, SSNA and AUKUS, while expanding your knowledge and developing valuable skills throughout different stages of the build process. You’ll be part of a talented team of 70 professionals spread across six specialised groups within our Innovation and Improvements department – a dynamic environment where you can truly enhance your expertise in inspection and cutting-edge technology. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Closing Date: 25 th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.