Integration Test and Trials Engineer Full Time

BAE Systems
Job Title: Integration Test and Trials Engineer

Location: Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: Up to £ 50,800 dependent on skills and qualifications

Please note you will be based on site around 3 days per week, increasing to 5 days when we get to the Integration and Trials stage of the project. We are also looking for you to initially travel and work on site at our Portsmouth Portsdown Technology Park for 1 week per month.

What you’ll be doing:

Generate, deliver and review Acceptance, Assurance and Integration Trials documentation as directed by the T26 CS Integration & Trials Manager

Research and inclusion of other platform (e.g. T45, T23 & QEC) integration packages and the ‘pull through’ of information as necessary

Undertake the preparations for, conduct, analysis and formal reporting of acceptance, assurance and integration trials to demonstrate requirements associated with individual systems

Perform interface fault finding, diagnostics and testing to ensure continuity of signal path on system interface cables

Conduct data recordings and analysis to support integration evidence capture

Generate Trials Reports then compile and present Acceptance and Assurance evidence

Support the T26 CSE Delivery Managers and wider T26 CS Trials team through the provision of specialist engineering expertise as required

To use and assist in the development of the T26 CS Trials Management, Observation Reporting and other database toolsets

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

In-depth knowledge of Combat System Equipment used in the Maritime Environment and experience of system integration and trials

Proven experience of Combat systems in trials and/or operational environment

Ability to generate Integration Trials documentation from Requirements, Interface Specifications and other Supplier documentation

Ability to conduct trials schedules, then analyse and report results

Desirable:

Knowledge and experience using integration tools and other Test Equipment

Understanding and ability to manipulate CS Design and Trials information stored within database toolsets

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Our T26 Integration Test & Trials Team:

As a Integration Test and Trials Engineer within the T26 Integration Test & Trials team, you will provide engineering expertise and experience in Support of the T26 Integration Programme. As part of a team of Trials Engineers in Portsdown Technology Park they will be conducting de-risking activities before integrating the Combat System on the Platforms and supporting the installation, setting to work, trials and acceptance of the Combat System.

This will include the development of, conduct, analysis of and support to Combat System Equipment integration, acceptance, assurance and de-risking activities to be conducted at the Land Based Integration Facility, Supplier’s sites and on-board ships.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 10th April 2024. Interviews for this position will take place w/c 22nd April.

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.