Job Title: Trials Engineers (Electrical/Mechanical)
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
Salary: Up to £41,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
What You’ll Be Doing
* Demonstrate an understanding of design principles to ensure the detailed compilation of Assurance Documentation reflects the customer’s requirements in accordance with PAG BMS process.
* Have an understanding of all engineering disciplines, specialising in Electrical & Mechanical Platform tasks from design documentation and existing ship’s fit for specific maintenance/defect repair procedures that require certification; detailing the pass/fail criteria as necessary.
* Compile, collate and present to any customer inspecting authority the portfolio of evidence containing all Assurance Documentation (including Test Forms, certification, reports and DVD/Photographs).
* Apply knowledge, skill and experience to resolve issues associated with the design and outfitting of Weapon & Marine Engineering equipment and systems.
* Provide best practice guidance to the Project’s Team (PEM / IWT / COM / WTA) and other external authorities.
* Be confident when engaging with customers, outside authorities and peers, encompassing all forms of communication, to discuss technical issues and challenges that may affect projects.
* Inspect and present detailed reports to advise project teams on all aspects of all engineering equipment and systems in accordance with current BMS.
* Ensure all work meets Quality Procedures and Product Safety standards.
Your Skills and Experiences
* Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification and equivalent experience.
* Broad understanding of Weapon, Combat Systems and Marine engineering systems, as fitted to RN Warships, and factors that may affect their performance.
* Broad understanding of the principles of assurance and acceptance processes used in BAE Systems and of Product Safety engineering practices.
Benefits
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.
Platform Assurance Group Team
The Platform Assurance Team is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections on RN vessels for all newly‑installed and legacy equipment during upkeep periods as part of the vessel regeneration process. These activities include conducting engineering inspections, compiling detailed reports and ensuring installations are compliant with technical specifications. The role will give you the opportunity to be at the forefront of platform availability and an integral part of a highly skilled and technical team.
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 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.
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any previous nationalities, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible for. All applicants must, at a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, often requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the required vetting level, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 18th November 2025
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