Systems Engineer (Hardware)

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Systems Engineer (Hardware)

We currently have a vacancy for a Systems Engineer (Hardware) at our site in Broad Oak.

We are looking for a hardware-focused systems engineer to work within Training Systems Group. You will be supporting project teams who produce and support a number of training simulators used by the Royal Navy for operator, maintainer and warfare team training.

You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including the specification of simulator hardware, the design of hardware installations and technology updates as well as maintenance of reference systems and supporting bids for new business. There will be the occasional need for travel to customer sites (usually UK) to support equipment updates/installations.

This role will provide you with great progression opportunities to develop into a hardware design authority role.

Your main responsibilities as a Systems Engineer (Hardware) will involve:

Hardware design

Supporting bid estimates

Maintaining reference systems

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Knowledge and experience of the hardware development lifecycle on systems of medium complexity

Experience of designing hardware solutions to meet the requirements

Ability to produce technical specifications

Desirable:

Experience and knowledge in Electrical Engineering

Knowledge and experience of specifying and commissioning COTS hardware. This includes cabinets, cabinet design, wiring schedules and power distribution

Knowledge and experience in generation of tailored design, test and installation documentation

Knowledge and experience of business tools, approaches, practices and procedures including the standards for governance and compliance

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a self-motivated engineer with the ability to work alone or within a small team

You will be a strong communicator with the ability to explain technical information and work with internal/external stakeholders and suppliers.

Location: Broad Oak

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.