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Job Title and Location
Combat Systems Engineer (External Communications System (ECS) Submarines) – Southern sites (Frimley, Filton, Devonport). Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.
Salary
Negotiable – based on experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide specialist knowledge and subject‑matter expertise (SME) to assist in the development and integration of emergent equipment/systems into the submarine ECS baseline design.
- Support equipment/system associated acceptance and qualification criteria of the ECS through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning phases, through the Life Cycle Management (LCM) process.
- Include full adherence to the CADMID framework as used in Defence Acquisition.
- Produce documentation required to support the design review process, including technical specifications, design evidence and justification.
- Provide specialist technical support to the system integrator for the Combat System Development and Integration Facility and platform installations, including commissioning and Setting to Work (STW) activities.
- Provide engineering assistance, guidance and recommendations relating to equipment/system maintenance routines and supporting submarine platform operational defect rectification.
- Provide technical guidance to other combat system engineers, specialist engineering services and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities.
Skills and Experiences
- Thorough understanding of LCM principles and process management.
- Degree qualified or equivalent level of relevant experience.
- Robust awareness of Product Safety and SHE.
- Experience engaging with MoD and industry stakeholders.
- Knowledge of External Communications Systems (ECS) in the maritime defence domain.
- Knowledge of systems integration and commissioning.
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.
Team and Development
As part of the In‑Service ECS Engineering Team, you will engage with a variety of departments and key stakeholders within BAE and the MoD to deliver the final product to meet customer requirements. You will also support the ECS Technical Authority (TA) that provides system assurance of the common External Communications System (CECS) for both Vanguard and Astute class submarines. This role offers a outstanding opportunity for further professional development supporting UK defence to build a lasting career.
Relocation Support
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Inclusive Culture
We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Security and Export Controls
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any previous employment involving restricted technology, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
Security Vetting
Many roles also require higher levels of security vetting. Applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date
18th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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