Senior Commissioning Engineer - SWO

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary: Starting from £35,802 dependent on experience
What you'll be doing:
+ To carry out routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment
+ Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders to endure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner
+ Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency
+ Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard
+ Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
+ Accountable for your own actions
+ Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements
+ To represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements
+ Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with company policy, procedures and legislation
+ Demonstrates and awareness of product knowledge

+ Ability to provide technical knowledge to emergent incidents
+ Skilled in the use of Microsoft packages & company specific software
+ Previous Strategic Weapons System knowledge
+ Control of works (Safety) knowledge
+ Testing & Commissioning air & fluid pipework systems, eg air, water. Hydraulics & nitrogen which support the Missile Tubes
+ Ability to conduct Mechanical System inspections and approve documentation
+ HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM subject

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 Commissioning SWO team:
As a Senior Commissioning Engineer - SWO, you will be testing mechanical elements of the launcher & SWSS equipment, Fluid & Air systems, Nitrogen, Water and Hydraulics etc and you will also have the opportunity to support at sea trials.
The role will provide you with the opportunity of working on Strategic Weapon Systems which is a specialist area with unique design and challenges. You will be working closely with US contractors and Government with the chance of travel to the US. 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.