Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical (Weapons)

Job Description - Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical (Weapons) ()

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical (Weapons) -

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical (Weapons)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Starting from £35,802 Depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

To carry out routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high-risk environment

Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders to endure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner

Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency

Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate 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 Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements

Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with company policy, procedures and legislation

Demonstrate awareness of product knowledge

Your skills and experiences:

Ability to provide technical knowledge to emergent challenges

Skilled in the use of Microsoft packages & company specific software

Previous Submarine Weapons System knowledge is desirable

Control of Works and Safe System of Work knowledge

Ability to conduct Mechanical System inspections and approve documentation

HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM subject

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Commissioning Weapons Test Section Team:

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical (Weapons) you will be testing mechanical elements of Fluid & Air systems, Nitrogen, Water and Hydraulics etc and you will also have the opportunity to support at sea trials. The role will provide you with the opportunity of working on Submarine Weapon Systems which is a specialist area with unique design and challenges. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

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: 25 th July 2025

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.