Job Description

Job title: Principal Operability Engineer

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

Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Reviewing and assessing the developing Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This will be achieved through attendance at design reviews, review of the 3D CAD model, review of design documentation, participation in experimental design and user trials, provision of design guidance, and sharing of SQEP knowledge.
2. Providing specialist support to safety activities such as HAZID, HAZOPS, and ALARP Optioneering workshops.
3. Delivering expert guidance and support to the Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

1. Experienced in one of the following disciplines: Manoeuvring Room/Cat A Nuclear Supervisor, Reactor Panel Operator/Main Control Desk Operator. Relevant qualifications to skills required.
2. Knowledge across disciplines such as Electrical & Distribution, Ship & Propulsion Systems.
3. Operational knowledge serving on the Astute or Vanguard Class of Submarine.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Operability team:

As a Principal Engineer, you will work alongside other ex-Submariners with experience across the full fleet of UK SSBNs and SSNs. The team specializes in all areas with whole-boat experience, such as Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue. We offer relocation packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.

We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous roles, and place of birth can restrict your eligibility. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically needing 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 22nd May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application promptly if interested.

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