JobTitle: Commissioning Engineer – Electrical(Weapons)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness,Hybrid
We offer arange of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter aboutthe options for this particular role
Salary: £37,091+(Commensurate with skills and experience)
Who weare:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger.As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bringyour unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress andprotect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part indelivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and securitysolutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future for all ofus.
From the depthsof the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to wherea career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you will bedoing:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for supervising andperforming commissioning activities to support delivery of theStrategic Weapon System on the UK’s next generation of ballisticnuclear submarine platforms. You’ll oversee installation, testing,and maintenance of complex electrical systems,ensuring compliance with safety and performancestandards.
Core duties:
- Supervise and safely carry out commissioningactivities for strategic weapon systems
- Demonstrate exemplary Health, Safety& Environmental (HS&E) behaviours at all times
- Oversee and advise oninstallation of system equipment
- Produce and review test documentationand procedures
- Conduct testing, commissioning,operation, and maintenance (preventative and corrective)
- Record test results andmaintain detailed equipment performance logs
- Represent the company at trainingevents and technical discussions across the UK and USA
- Support sea trials, includingpotential work onboard submarines and shift-basedactivities
Your skills andexperience:
- HNC(or equivalent) in an Electrical discipline, or relevant experiencedesirable for Engineer level
- Experience in testing andcommissioning electrical/electronic systems desirable forEngineer
- Knowledgeof installation and testing of fibre optic interfaces(advantageous)
- Awareness of authorised documentationand test standards
Experience in electrical installations
The Strategic Weapons Test &Commissioning Team:
You’ll be part of a team deliveringsome of the UK’s most complex and critical defenceprojects. The Strategic Weapons Test Organisation plays a key rolein ensuring submarine systems meet or exceed design specificationsbefore delivery to the Ministry of Defence.
Working closely with Engineering,Build, Quality, and Supply Chain teams—as well as US partners andequipment manufacturers—you’ll have opportunities to influencedesign, commissioning, and testing activities, alongsideopportunities for travel and career development.
A place whereeveryone can thrive:
We’re committed to building aninclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Weknow that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiencesstrengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
We welcome applications fromall suitably qualified people. If you have a disability or healthcondition that may affect your performance in certain assessmenttypes, please speak toyour recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Why BAESystems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and opportunity.With access to continuous learning, flexible benefits, andmeaningful work, you’ll be empowered to grow and succeed. Ourbenefits package includes a competitive pension, shareplans, health and wellbeing support, and lifestylediscounts.
In anenvironment that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation,you’ll be part of a team making a real difference. Please be awarethat many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and exportcontrol restrictions.All applicants must achieve Baseline PersonnelSecurity Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels ofNational Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 2nd August2026
We reserve theright to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications. Please apply as early as possible.
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