Job Title: Senior Engineer - Signatures (Non-Acoustics)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
Collaboratively work with multi-functional teams to design and develop low signature equipment, systems and the whole platform, by agreeing technical requirements, assessment methodologies and acceptance criteria
Support the generation of electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature reports at key review stages of the submarine design. Review of system design documentation to ensure that electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature requirements have been addressed
Modelling of the electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature contributions of equipment, systems and the whole boat using commercial and bespoke software packages on our in-house HPC cluster
Developing test procedures and analysis in test cells to develop electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature management features, including the design of appropriate test rigs
Conducting electromagnetic and non-acoustic instrumentation, measurement and assessment of submarine machinery at factory and on board, ensuring that signature levels are suitable to maintain the stealth requirements
Supporting large scale electromagnetic and non-acoustic signature trials during major commissioning activities
Leading research projects completed within the department and with partner universities
Stealth improvement activities on the In-Service fleet
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Qualified to at least degree level in Maths, Physics, Oceanography, or associated degrees (or equivalent industrial experience)
Computer modelling software and/or programming experience
Desirable:
Experience from a defence or large-scale manufacturing company
Knowledge of submarine or naval engineering
Detailed knowledge of the principles of electromagnetism
Knowledge of radar systems and associated technologies
Knowledge of stealth technology development or ship/submarine signature technology
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 Stealth Engineering Team:
Join a small specialist team of engineers, who focus on all issues of non-acoustic stealth. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet
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.
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