Senior Engineer - Combat Systems Engineering

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in field engineering or construction engineering within a test and commissioning environment, including participation in test and trial activities
• Domain specialist knowledge of communications systems
• Relevant fault-finding and problem-solving experience
• Electrical and/or electronic engineering experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise to support the development and integration of external communications systems onboard submarines
• Mature the external communications sub-system throughout the submarine build, test, and commissioning lifecycle
• Undertake test and trial events onboard the submarine, supporting system validation and performance activities
• Coordinate subcontractor visits to site, including security requirements, health and safety briefings, and on-board support during installation and testing activities
• Investigate defects and non-conformities relating to installation or testing activities, identifying and implementing appropriate resolutions
• Define system architectures, components, interfaces, and data requirements to support the development and production of component sub-systems
• Understand contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition of associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation, and commissioning activities

Technologies:

• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are BAE Systems, where youll be part of a global colleague network helping to pioneer progress and protect what matters most through advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. This is an on-site role in Barrow-in-Furness within our Build Integration – External Communications team, working closely with Operations, subcontractors, and specialist engineering teams across the submarine build programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We also offer a career with purpose, lifelong learning, meaningful work, recognition, and rewards that support your financial and personal wellbeing, all within a culture built on shared purpose and sustainable ways of working. Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, and all applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

last updated 31 week of 2026