Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Weapons)

Job Description - Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Weapons) ()

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Weapons) -

Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Weapons)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (On-site)

Salary: From £35,802 + Depending on your skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

You'll be responsible for initial power of equipment and setting into work and into integration with the rest of the platform

Acquire equipment from the build team where you will start initial testing

You will also have the responsibility of conducting safe testing of equipment and operations

Working together with other team members towards one common goal while collaborating with stakeholders

Creating test documentation and aligning systems with build programme

Your skills and experiences:

HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM subject

Experience with combat systems

Knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment

Demonstrable experience of Instrumentation Systems including Electrostatic Discharge, Low Voltage Control, Data Communications & Fibre Optics

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Test & Commissioning Team:

You will be part of a team responsible for commissioning the first of class Combat System and Tactical Weapons System on the next generation of Dreadnought submarines, working on equipment that is at the forefront of technology and the enhancement of already used systems. You will be surrounded by colleagues at different levels, who are available to provide support to ensure you are set up for success in your new role with us. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 21 st July 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.