Principal Operability Engineer
Job Title: Principal Operability Engineer
Location: Barrow-In-Furness/Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience
This job is with BAE Systems, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Reviewing and assessing the developing Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable and habitable by its crew. This will be achieved through attendance at design reviews, review of the 3D CAD model, review of design documentation and participation in experimental design and user trials, provision of design guidance and sharing of SQEP knowledge.
* Providing specialist support to safety activities e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, ALARP Optioneering workshops.
* Delivering specialist guidance and support to Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification.
Your Skills And Experiences
* Experienced in one of the following disciplines: Manoeuvring Room/Cat A Nuclear Supervisor, Reactor Panel Operator/Main Control Desk Operator. Relevant qualifications to skills required.
* Knowledge across any of the following disciplines: Electrical Generation & Distribution, Ship & Propulsion Systems.
* Operational knowledge serving on the Astute (preferred) or Vanguard Class of Submarine.
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, 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 Operability Team
As a Principal Engineer you will work alongside other ex‑submariners with experience across the full fleet of UK SSBNs and SSNs. The team specialises in all areas with whole‑boat experience such as Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue. Relocation packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to 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, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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. 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.
Closing Date: 19th December 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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