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Engineer – Metrology (Instrumentation Calibration), kirkby
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BAE Systems
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Posted:
02.07.2025
Expiry Date:
16.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer – Metrology (Instrumentation Calibration)
Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Onsite). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
What you’ll be doing:
Calibration and repair of a wide range of precision test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) against set procedures and technical specifications, including but not limited to gas detection instrumentation, temperature measurement instrumentation and electrical TMDE
Calibrations may be performed in a laboratory setting or in the field
Maintain accurate records of work activities including reporting of test results and non-conformances
Perform on the job training for trainees / apprentices, including development of training content
Contribute to creation and maintenance of calibration procedures including automated procedures and uncertainty budgets
Your skills and experiences:
Sound understanding of metrology systems and principles
Understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17025) and measurement uncertainties
Degree / HNC / HND in STEM related discipline or equivalent experience in metrology field
Experience working within a precision Calibration laboratory environment
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive 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.
The Calibration team:
The calibration department currently supports 30,000 pieces of TMDE per year, ranging from traditional analogue equipment through to state-of-the-art digital systems. The department supports calibrations in a dedicated laboratory as well on site around the Barrow Submarines Site and Walney Aerodrome. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 15th July 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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