Job Vacancy Platform Monitoring and Controls Engineer

Job Title: Platform Monitoring and Controls Engineer

Location: Filton, Bristol; or Scotstoun, Glasgow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on qualifications and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Taking a leading role in the delivery of key Platform Monitoring and Control (PM&C) scope as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Working with stakeholders at various levels across the Hunter Programme
• Providing specialist engineering expertise to review supplier deliverables and resolve technical issues
• Developing, maturing, and integrating the controls and monitoring design solution into the Wholeship Platform Design, both functionally and physically
• Supporting the PM&C team in Australia in resolving technical queries with UK counterparts and the supplier, and representation of PM&C to UK program stakeholders
• Liaising with project management and supply chain stakeholders, providing technical support for supplier engineering change proposals

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience working on complex system design within a Marine or Defence environment
• Previous experience in the initial stages of the design lifecycle
• Ability to work autonomously and liaise with stakeholders at various levels

Desirable:

• Proven capability in the design of Control Monitoring and/or Instrumentation Systems
• Large scale complex programme experience
• Experience in complex physical and functional integration of systems
• Knowledge of other combat system equipment and/or knowledge of auxiliary, electrical or HVAC systems

Applicants should ideally be Degree qualified or have equivalent experience, likely to be in a technology, engineering, science or IT related discipline.

Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution

Benefits:

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 Platform Monitoring and Control (PM&C) team:

Join our dynamic team and become a key player in developing, designing, and integrating the cutting-edge control and monitoring systems for our state-of-the-art Hunter Class Frigate. These vital systems ensure our vessels meet stringent customer requirements and operate seamlessly for their crews. Collaborate with suppliers to develop tailored designs, implement innovative product changes, and integrate advanced hardware and software solutions into the Australian ship's platform. You'll navigate a vast array of physical and functional interfaces, working alongside diverse stakeholders in this thrilling international program. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, networking, and the excitement of contributing to a large-scale, complex program which is providing vital capability to the future of the Royal Australian Navy.