Senior Maritime Combat External Communications Engineer

BAE Systems; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Principal Engineer in Combat Systems to manage requirements and technical solutions for communication systems in maritime defence. You will provide technical expertise and have the chance to collaborate with stakeholders across various teams. Applicants should have knowledge of communications systems and the engineering lifecycle. This role offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including relocation support, competitive pension, and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime defence domain and understanding of operational needs.
• Good awareness of Product Safety and SHE.
• Experience operating in various phases of the Engineering Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Capture and agree technical requirements according to programme processes.
• Understand User Needs and derive technical requirements.
• Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation and integration activities.

Skills

Knowledge of external communications systems

Good communication skills

Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Principal Engineer in Combat Systems to manage requirements and technical solutions for communication systems in maritime defence. You will provide technical expertise and have the chance to collaborate with stakeholders across various teams. Applicants should have knowledge of communications systems and the engineering lifecycle. This role offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including relocation support, competitive pension, and employee share plans.