BAE Systems

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

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Job Title\: Senior Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical (Propulsion)

Location\: Barrow-In-Furness, hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Grade\: S3

Referral bonus\: £1000

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.

What you will be doing\:

In this role, you will support the commissioning, testing, and acceptance of propulsion mechanical systems aboard the Dreadnought Class submarines. Working within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, you will ensure mechanical systems are installed, tested, and brought into service safely, compliantly, and in accordance with design requirements.

Core duties\:

  • Perform routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high risk environment
  • Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders i.e. Engineering, Royal Navy, MoD & Build Operations to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner
  • Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency
  • Responsible for researching, authoring & reviewing of design and test documentation to the required standard
  • Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
  • Represent the Company on Factory Acceptance Tests and offsite test facilities, Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements (with scope for Overseas travel)
  • Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with Company policy, procedures and legislation

Essential Skills\:

  • Knowledge of mechanical system operation, ideally Steam and condensate systems, lubricating oil and cooling systems
  • Experience with commissioning of complex heavy machinery plants e.g. diesels and turbo generators and steam turbine plants
  • Knowledge of test equipment & activities required for specific tests
  • Aware of Nuclear Site/Authorisation Conditions
  • Understanding of Mechanical Flushing and Pressure & Endurance Testing and setting to work of systems

The Propulsion Mechanical Commissioning Team\:

You will be part of the team responsible for commissioning the secondary propulsion plant, on the first of class, next generation of Dreadnought submarines. The scope of the Dreadnought Programme is the delivery of four SSBNs to the Royal Navy to maintain Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD). We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

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 security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.