Job Title: Senior Maintenance Engineer - Supportability Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – minimum of 3 days onsite per week We offer a range of flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £48,000 (dependent on skills and experience) 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 the 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. Role Description: Member of the Asset Management Maintenance Management Maintenance Optimisation Hub. Responsible for supporting the identification and delivery of Maintenance Optimisation recommendations and opportunities through a combination of problem solving, root cause analysis and toolset data analysis to drive improvements to Platform Availability, Reliability and Maintainability across our customer domain. Core Duties: Support the identification and delivery of Maintenance Optimisation recommendations across our customer domain through a combination of problem solving, root cause analysis and data analysis to drive improvements to Platform Availability, Reliability & Maintainability Support the development and implementation of our Maintenance Management Strategy particularly those elements that enable the collection and analysis of data to drive smarter maintenance predictions and decisions Support the RCM Study Review process through analysis and identification of system performance issues and make recommendations to support of RCM Review and MRAB accordingly Maintain effective relationships within the COM and Ship Engineering Delivery as well as engineers across the wider Enterprise (Partner / Supplier communities) Draft Technical Queries within maintenance scope for the Class or designated platform/systems, as required, for endorsement by the Principal Maintenance Engineer Identify and report upon maintenance data within maintenance management toolsets that is outdated, poor or inconsistent Ensure consistent application of Engineering governance and compliance with statutory requirements, regulations and company procedures Essential Skills: You’ll hold ONC, HNC, HND or Degree‑level education in an Engineering discipline, or have equivalent relevant working experience You’ll have a working knowledge of the Engineering Lifecycle You’ll be aware of and adhere to statutory regulations, including those relating to Information Systems, Safety, Health & Environment, and Security requirements You’ll have an understanding of Integrated Logistic Support principles (especially RCM) and/or experience using Maintenance Management toolsets You’ll be able to use the full suite of Microsoft toolsets You’ll be able to apply Root Cause Analysis techniques and problem‑solving within a Supportability Engineering / ILS environment The Maintenance Management team: As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the identification and delivery of Maintenance Optimisation recommendations and opportunities through a combination of problem solving, root cause analysis and toolset data analysis to drive improvements to Platform Availability, Reliability & Maintainability across our customer domain. The role will provide you with the opportunity to work with various stakeholders both internally and externally. There will be opportunities for wider development within BAE Systems As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. 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. 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 19th May 2026 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. LI-TP1 LI-Hybrid