Job offer Combat Systems Engineer - Support Engineering

Job title: Combat Systems Engineer - Support Engineering

Location: Broad Oak, Portsmouth with occasional travel involved

Salary: Up to £41,000 dependant on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

Supporting Operational Defects and system issues in a timely manner through ship visits
Provision of technical support via email/phone for the BAE Systems in service Combat Management System (CMS) and Shared Infrastructure (SI) product lines
Configuring CMS and SI hardware/software in preparation for supporting Ship installations and commissioning across all supported RN platforms
Diagnosing and repairing defective hardware to maintain stock levels
Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Engineers should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications
Recognised by an appropriate recognised professional institution
(Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.)
Understanding and experience in COTS (commercial off-the shelf) hardware/software, preferably with Shared Infrastructure and PC technology
Willing to travel to support tasks in UK and abroad
Desirable:

Expertise in engineering or defence related industry
Familiarity within a Naval Combat Systems Environment, ideally CMS or SI
Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance 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 Joint Support Solutions (JSS2) Ship Service Team:

In this team, you will be providing support to the Combat Management System for a number of Royal Naval ships including the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carries, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates and LPD platforms. You will have the chance to work with some of the latest technologies and shared infrastructure across a range of different platforms, and therefore will be able to develop your skills and capabilities.


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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 26th June 2024

Interviews for the position will take place: w/c 1st July

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.