Join Our Team as a Senior Commissioning Engineer/Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Weapons)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a key player in our team, you will:
* Supervise and safely perform commissioning activities to deliver the Strategic Weapon System for the UK's next generation of Ballistic Nuclear Submarine platforms.
* Exemplify outstanding Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) behaviors.
* Oversee and advise on the installation of Strategic Weapon System equipment.
* Produce and review specific test documentation.
* Test, commission, operate, and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on strategic weapon system equipment.
* Record test results and maintain detailed logs of equipment performance.
* Represent the company at training events and technical discussions across the UK and at Prime Contractor facilities in the USA.
* Be available for shift work and willing to spend time at sea during Contractor’s Sea Trials, with appropriate notice and remuneration.
Your Skills and Experiences:
We’re looking for candidates who have:
* HNC or equivalent in an Electrical discipline, or comparable experience in an Electrical engineering role (not essential for the Commissioning Engineer position).
* Previous test and commissioning experience with electrical and/or electronic systems (essential for Senior Position; desirable for Commissioning Engineer).
* Familiarity with installation and testing of Fibre Optic interfaces (advantageous).
* Awareness of or experience with authorized documentation or test standards.
* Planning or working towards professional registration, with opportunities for further personal development.
* Previous experience in electrical installations.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including:
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Eligibility for an annual incentive
The Strategic Weapons Test & Commissioning Team:
Join us in commissioning cutting-edge technologies on one of the country’s most complex projects. The Strategic Weapons Test Organisation is dedicated to ensuring each submarine meets or exceeds its designed specifications. You’ll have the chance to influence design, build, and commissioning activities across submarine programs.
Work alongside a diverse range of stakeholders, including Build, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, while enjoying numerous opportunities for personal development and travel, thanks to our collaboration with US partner shipyards and equipment manufacturers.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. We empower you to reach your full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Security Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date:
19th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!
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