Job Description

Job title: Technical Authority \xe2\x80\x93 T26 Combat Systems (SI & AWS)

Location: Broad Oak, Bristol or Scotstoun; We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements \xe2\x80\x93 please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to \xc2\xa364,700 depending on skills and experience

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing:

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring that the Combat Systems design meets the Wholeship requirements

\xc2\xb7 Supporting the T26 Combat Systems Technical Authority (CSTA) in the acceptance associated with key milestones, including factory, shore and ship based trials

\xc2\xb7 Providing engineering leadership to the Combat Systems delivery teams in the definition of maintenance of the Combat Systems physical, functional and transverse design and its delivery to final acceptance

\xc2\xb7 Supporting the T26 CSTA in the production of Tier 1 and Tier 2 safety documentation for the T26 Wholeship Safety and Environmental case

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring T26 Combat System design consistency and coherence and supporting the T26 CSTA in producing the Certificates of Design

\xc2\xb7 Facilitating independent reviews of engineering design and integration as part of the project Design Assurance process

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

\xc2\xb7 Hands-on knowledge of the Type 23 and Type 45 Combat Systems and/or the QEC Mission System, or similar

\xc2\xb7 Experience of large naval ship projects and an understanding of the risks inherent within Whole Ship integration and the challenges posed by the marine environment

\xc2\xb7 Ability to constructively challenge as a leader

\xc2\xb7 Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Desirable:

\xc2\xb7 Ability to identify all the design and integration issues involved in their area of responsibility

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of the companies engineering and commercial requirements

\xc2\xb7 Recognition of the legislative requirements, particularly concerning safety and the environment

\xc2\xb7 Cloud Computing, Virtualisation and Networking experience

\xe2\x80\x9cEngineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.\xe2\x80\x9d

Benefits:

You\xe2\x80\x99ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts \xe2\x80\x93 you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Technical Authority Combat Systems team:

This is an exciting role which offers you the chance to be apart of the Type 26 Programme. You will be responsible for delivering a T26 Combat System that is safe, compliant, and fit for use. This is an opportunity for you to work for a large global company which can offer you support towards your future career progression and development.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to make a real difference. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.\xe2\x80\x9d

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.

Closing Date: 5th October 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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