Senior Operability Engineer

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Overview Senior Operability Engineer at BAE Systems – join to apply for this role. Location: Barrow-In-Furness; Portsmouth; Weymouth; Frimley; Filton – hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak with your recruiter about options for this role. Salary: Competitive What You’ll Be Doing
Reviewing and assessing the developing SSN-AUKUS Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This includes attending design reviews, reviewing the 3D CAD model and design documentation, participating in experimental design and user trials, and providing design guidance and SQEP knowledge. Providing specialist support to safety activities, e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, ALARP optioneering workshops. Supporting the Operating Documentation Production Authority in OPDOC derivation and verification.
Your Skills and Experiences
Experienced in the following discipline (Astute preferred): CAT B/C Ships Platform Systems operator/maintainer – relevant qualifications to the required skills. Experience and knowledge across any of the following disciplines: Platform systems, Electrical Generation & Distribution and/or Whole Boat Activities. General understanding of manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes used within the business. Basic understanding of the environmental challenges the product will face. Knowledge of the capabilities and the most appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools. Knowledge or recognition of relevant engineering standards (including safety and environmental regulations).
Benefits You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and eligibility for an annual incentive. The Operability Team You will work alongside a team of experienced ex-submariners, bringing whole-boat experience from operating the UK SSN & SSBN fleet, including Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue on the current SSN-AUKUS platform design. Relocation packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want our recruitment processes to be as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth can affect eligibility. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, typically with 5 to 10 years of UK residency for the role, to allow for vetting checks. Closing Date: 11 September 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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