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Firefighting Systems Engineer
£40,000 - 70,000
BAE Systems
Hibbert Road, Dalton-in-Furness
£40,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
- I require experience in the design of fixed firefighting systems, ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g., maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas, and sub-sea).
- I am looking for familiarity with systems and equipment involving firefighting hose reels/nozzles, pumps, water mist systems, Aqueous Film Forming Foam, etc.
- Experience in high-pressure systems or life-support technologies is essential.
- A proven capability in system lifecycle delivery, from concept through to commissioning, is necessary.
- I value demonstrated leadership skills, either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership.
- You should be a chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation.
Responsibilities
- You will design Firefighting and/or Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, sub-systems, and equipment for the next generation of Royal Navy submarines.
- I expect you to undertake functional design activities, modelling, and analysis.
- You will produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence, and safety justifications.
- I will need you to support specification qualification and procurement of components while working collaboratively with suppliers.
- Engage with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team.
- Drive engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews.
Description
As a Firefighting / SMERAS Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine Firefighting and SMERAS systems. This includes system-level design, technical leadership, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. We offer relocation support packages across all submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. In addition to a competitive pension scheme, we offer employee share plans and 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. This is a place where you can make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and you will be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please let us know about potential reasonable adjustments. Please note that many roles at our company are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can limit your eligibility for certain roles based on factors like nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. To meet our baseline personnel security standards, applicants must achieve a minimum level of security clearance.
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