Overview

Senior Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical (Weapons) – Barrow-In-Furness, UK. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements may be available; speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Company: BAE Systems

Job Title

Senior Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical (Weapons)

Location

Barrow-In-Furness, England, United Kingdom

Salary

Starting from £35,802 depending on experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out routine work with limited supervision and understand safety implications in a high-risk environment
• Liaise/interface with relevant stakeholders to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe and compliant manner
• Instruct and mentor less experienced team members within your knowledge and competency
• Research, review and provide feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard
• Keep full and accurate records of work activities as required by policy, procedure and legislation
• Represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements
• Deliver 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 and company-specific software
• Submarine Weapons System knowledge is desirable
• Control of Works and Safe System of Work knowledge
• Testing and commissioning air and fluid pipework systems (air, water); hydraulics and nitrogen experience
• Ability to conduct Mechanical System inspections and approve documentation
• HNC/HND or equivalent in a related discipline or STEM subject

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and a 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.

Additional Information

The Commissioning Weapons Test Section Team: you will test mechanical elements of Fluid & Air systems, Nitrogen, Water and Hydraulics, and you will have the opportunity to support at sea trials. This role involves working on Submarine Weapon Systems, a specialist area with unique design and challenges. Relocation support is available across Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. Many roles at BAE Systems involve security and export control restrictions; applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at a minimum, with higher levels of National Security Vetting required for some roles.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.