Senior Engineer - Stealth (NAVED) Testing & Trials

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Onsite) - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

What you'll be doing:

Helping submarines meet stealth performance goals by carrying out Noise and Vibration measurements (structure borne, airborne & fluid borne) throughout a submarine lifecycle from equipment prototypes, Factory Acceptance Testing, in-build submarine measurements & in service submarine support

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide relevant noise & vibration data to influence and guide design decisions

Equipment condition based monitoring and diagnostics assessments - ISO 18436

Communicating effectively with the ability to coordinate teams

Grasping technical challenges and spotting opportunities for improvement

Confidently challenging traditional approaches with an innovative mindset

Adapting positively to a change in a dynamic environment

Your skills and experiences:

A STEM background (science, technology, engineering, or maths)

Proficiency in at least one acquisition software (e.g. Siemens LMS, HBK Connect etc.) HBK (Bruel & kjaer) Connect acquisition software - or experience in rotating machinery commissioning / instrumentation

The ability to discuss technical findings to stakeholders of various technical backgrounds

Detailed Knowledge of noise and vibration measurement techniques and data analysis

Proficiently in HBK (Bruel & kjaer) Connect acquisition software - or previous versions of Pulse/labshop

CAT 2/3 vibration analysis - ISO 18436

Machinery Balancing Experience

Engineering Knowledge of Motor/Pump/Fan configurations to aid N&V analysis

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 Stealth Engineering Department (NAVED):

You'll be part of a team responsible for stealth assessments on single equipment tests all the way up to measurements of hundreds of transducers during critical commissioning phases of one UK's most complex engineering platforms. As a Senior Engineer, you'll be looked upon to mentor our junior and graduate engineers of an ever growing team to enable us to support future programme demands This role offers exposure across multiple programmes and business functions. We offer relocation support 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: 25th August 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.