Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Weapons)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for supervising and performing commissioning activities to support delivery of the Strategic Weapon System on the UK’s next generation of ballistic nuclear submarine platforms. You’ll oversee installation, testing, and maintenance of complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Core duties:
Supervise and safely carry out commissioning activities for strategic weapon systems
Demonstrate exemplary Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) behaviours at all times
Oversee and advise on installation of system equipment
Produce and review test documentation and procedures
Conduct testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance (preventative and corrective)
Record test results and maintain detailed equipment performance logs
Represent the company at training events and technical discussions across the UK and USA
Support sea trials, including potential work onboard submarines and shift-based activities
Your skills and experience:
HNC (or equivalent) in an Electrical discipline, or relevant experience (essential for Senior level, desirable for Engineer level)
Experience in testing and commissioning electrical/electronic systems (essential for Senior, desirable for Engineer)
Knowledge of installation and testing of fibre optic interfaces (advantageous)
Awareness of authorised documentation and test standards
Experience in electrical installations
Working towards or planning professional registration (support available)
The Strategic Weapons Test & Commissioning Team:
You’ll be part of a team delivering some of the UK’s most complex and critical defence projects. The Strategic Weapons Test Organisation plays a key role in ensuring submarine systems meet or exceed design specifications before delivery to the Ministry of Defence.
Working closely with Engineering, Build, Quality, and Supply Chain teams—as well as US partners and equipment manufacturers—you’ll have opportunities to influence design, commissioning, and testing activities, alongside opportunities for travel and career development.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and opportunity. With access to continuous learning, flexible benefits, and meaningful work, you’ll be empowered to grow and succeed. Our benefits package includes a competitive pension, share plans, health and wellbeing support, and lifestyle discounts.
In an environment that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation, you’ll be part of a team making a real difference. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as early as possible.
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