BAE Systems

Obsolescence Engineer

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Job Title\: Obsolescence Engineer

Location\: Portsmouth Naval Base - 3 days onsite - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral\: £1,000

Grade\: GG09

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Role Description\:

The Supportability Engineer (Obsolescence) operates primarily within the sustainability and availability risk domain, supporting the identification, assessment, and mitigation of obsolescence impacts across mechanical, electrical and combat systems. The role focuses on not only applying engineering judgement, data analysis, and structured processes in the office but combines this with a practical, in the field presence, jumping onboard ships at Portsmouth Naval Base, speaking with ships staff, investigating obsolescence issues and reporting back - all to ensure continued in-service availability.

Core Duties\:

  • Analyse engineering, supply chain, and support data to identify and resolve emerging obsolescence issues, escalating where required
  • Contribute to the development of obsolescence resolution options (e.g. substitutions, lifetime buys, minor design changes) and supporting senior engineers in evaluating trade-offs
  • Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to support impact assessments and data integration activities
  • Investigate and respond to queries related to obsolescence data and system impacts, ensuring timely and coherent responses
  • Conduct onboard surveys across various vessel classes to identify, assess, and document equipment and components that have become obsolete, supporting lifecycle management and replacement planning
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, support) to ensure relevant data inputs are captured and understood

Essential Skills\:

  • You will have good general engineering knowledge (Mechanical, Electrical or Combat Systems)
  • You will have the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • You will have awareness of obsolescence drivers and basic mitigation approaches alongside the importance of regulatory compliance and potential rule sets
  • You will preferably come from a Maritime /Marine/Royal Navy or Commercial background with an awareness of the defence industry

The team\:

As part of an integrated Supportability Engineering Hub, the role is not limited to a single discipline. You will develop broader supportability competencies and actively contribute across adjacent areas such as maintenance planning, technical publications, and supportability analysis. This flexible, cross-skilled approach enables the team to respond dynamically to programme priorities and deliver cohesive through-life engineering outcomes.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 10th July 2026