Combat Systems Engineer

Would you like to join a growing team integrating complex Combat Systems into Royal Navy Platforms? If so we currently have vacancies for Combat Systems Engineers in Portsmouth.

As a Combat Systems Engineer, you will be based at the Portsdown Technology Park (MISC) involved with Combat Systems integration activities and providing independent engineering Combat/Mission Systems advice for Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Services (NCSISS) integration and Trials activities.

This role will provide you with excellent career progression opportunities and you will be fully supported in your development within BAE Systems.

Your main responsibilities as a Combat Systems Engineer will involve:

Co-ordinating and directing the NCSISS Trials and Integration activities as part of the larger NCSISS team providing Command System specialist knowledge

Conducting shore and sea based trials as directed by the NCSISS management team, including: Linking integration and acceptance trials and production of formal reports

Conducting analysis in support of trials recordings and provide suitable report with narrative to substantiate findings

Identifying suitable analysis training needs as new systems are developed

Providing succinct and accurate and timely reports to support integration and trials activity as requested by the Customer

Your skills and qualifications:

Technical experience of Combat systems, host equipment’s and interfaces

Knowledge of System Integration in Surface Ships

Experience of Combat System trials activities and post trials analysis

Working Knowledge of the Naval Combat Systems (QEC/T45/T23) would be advantageous

What we're looking for in you:

Stakeholder management and engagement is key for this role, this will require you to have excellent communication skills. You will have a high attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines and enjoy problem solving and analysing.

Location: Portsdown Technology Park, Portsmouth

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Maritime Naval Ships

We design and build a full range of naval ships, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. We also develop and integrate state of the art combat systems for the surface fleet, equipping customers with the best possible information to operate effectively in modern naval environments. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people. That’s work that inspires us. That’s BAE Systems.

You will find we offer a wealth of career options. From offshore patrol vessels through to Type 26 Global Combat Ship and QE Class aircraft carriers, the projects you’ll be involved with are exciting and challenging and will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what’s important to you, whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we’ll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential. Talk to us about Smart Working.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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